Gardaí Investigate After Bodies Found in Finglas Home
Gardaí are investigating tonight after two bodies were discovered at a house in the Heathfield estate, Finglas, a Dublin suburb, around 8pm. The home lies at the back of Cappagh Hospital, in a relatively new development known locally as Heathfield. When officers arrived, they found two bodies — an adult male and a child who are believed to be related. Gardaí say the child could be as young as six years old.
Initial Details and Scene
The scene has been preserved, and a State Pathologist has been requested to examine the evidence. The Garda Technical Bureau has been alerted to carry out a full forensic examination. At this early stage, investigators are keeping an open mind about what happened. There is no immediate sign of a break-in at the property, and there is no indication of third-party involvement, according to Gardaí.
What We Know So Far
- Location: Heathfield estate, Finglas, Dublin, at the back of Cappagh Hospital.
- People involved: an adult male and a child believed to be related; the child is possibly as young as six.
- Current status: the scene is secured; forensic examination is planned; investigators are gathering details.
- Judgment at this stage: no conclusive cause of death; the investigation remains open and exploratory.
Investigative Steps and Family Support
The Gardaí will establish an incident room under a Senior Investigating Officer to coordinate the inquiry. A family liaison officer will be appointed to support relatives of those involved, ensuring that information is relayed carefully and accurately as the investigation progresses. As with all such incidents, Gardaí will work to establish the sequence of events and determine whether any public safety considerations arise for the local community.
Next Stages and Community Impact
Because the inquiry is in its early stages, details about the cause of death are not yet known, and no definitive conclusions can be drawn. Investigators will conduct interviews, collect forensic evidence, and review nearby CCTV or information that could assist in understanding what occurred. Residents in the Heathfield estate and surrounding Finglas areas are asked to be patient as the investigation continues and to avoid speculation, awaiting official updates from Gardaí.
How to Share Information
Anyone with information is asked to contact Garda Information Line through normal channels or use the Garda Confidential Reporting process if they prefer. All information will be treated in confidence as the investigation progresses.
