Human body part found in Clonee

Gardai in Ashbourne are investigating the discovery of a severed arm in open ground at The Mayne, Clonee.

The body part was discovered by passerby at approximately 4.30pm yesterday.

The area has been sealed off and is being technically examined. The body is being removed to the morgue in Navan. 

 Searches of the area have been continuing since first light this morning.