Body Found at Clondalkin recycling facility believed to have been there for days

The body of a man discovered at a waste recycling facility in Clondalkin in the early hours of Saturday morning is believed to have “been there for days.”

Gardaí believe that the body of the man had been at the recycling centre in the local area for several days.

He is described as being aged between 20 – 50 years, slim build, white complexion, brown/blonde hair and has no tattoos.

The clothing on the deceased was a white adidas t-shirt with three light blue stripes on each shoulder, a blue nike sweatshirt/jumper, a grey nike tracksuit bottoms and a navy/white adidas tracksuit top.

The discovery was made shortly before 1am on Saturday and gardaí attached to Ronanstown, Lucan and Crime South are investigating all circumstances.

An Garda Síochána stated: “It is believed that the body of the man has been at the recycling centre for a number of days.”

The scene of the recycling centre has been examined and is now concluded. The post mortem has been completed, the results of which will not be  released publically for operational reasons.

The investigation team are seeking the public’s assistance in trying to identify the deceased, and a photo of the navy/white adidas tracksuit top has been circulated.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have any information on the identity of the deceased or who can assist them with this investigation, to contact them.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ronanstown Garda Station on 01 666 7700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.