Irish Police Launch Homicide Probe Into Child's Death in Dublin

Teams at work at the scene in Donabate earlier this year (Brian Lawless/PA) Brian Lawless

Irish police have launched a homicide investigation into the death of Daniel Aruebose, a child whose remains were recovered from open ground in Dublin. The announcement came Thursday evening, on what would have been Daniel's eighth birthday.

The remains were found in September in Donabate, an area north of Dublin. An Garda Siochana, the Irish police force, confirmed the identity through DNA analysis before launching the investigation.

Appeal for Information

Police have issued an urgent appeal to the public. They emphasized that no detail should be considered too small or insignificant in the case.

An Garda Siochana stated: «Members of the public are urged not to assume that Gardai already possess information they may hold, or that any detail is too small or insignificant. The investigation team will determine the relevance of any information provided. All contact will be welcomed and treated in the strictest confidence.»

Anyone with information is asked to contact Swords Garda Station on 01 666 4700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. Police have guaranteed that all contact will be handled with strict confidence.

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