A man in his 50s was arrested in Youghal following the discovery of human remains at a house in the town.
The remains were found during the investigation into the murder of Tina Satchwell who was reported missing on the 24th of March 2017.
DNA samples have been taken from skeletal remains and Gardaí are in the process of identifying who the bones belong to.
Assistant State Pathologist Dr Margaret Bolster visited the scene this morning and has returned this afternoon.
It’s understood the remains were discovered under floorboards at the house.
Meanwhile Gardaí have also searched a second site in the Park area of Youghal, around 8km from the town.
An industrial unit close to a former Co-Op yard remains sealed off this afternoon.
Assistant State Pathologist Dr Margaret Bolster arrives at the scene in Youghal following the discovery of human remains.
Gardaí investigating the murder of Tina Satchwell have arrested a man in his 50s. pic.twitter.com/5YKLFshZAe— RedFM News (@RedFMNews) October 12, 2023
A unit close to a former Co-op in rural Youghal was sealed off this morning by Gardaí. pic.twitter.com/NmbAKSrqDo
— RedFM News (@RedFMNews) October 12, 2023
