Human remains have been discovered in County Wicklow.

The scene at Military Road in Enniskerry has been preserved for a Garda forensic examination.

The discovery of what's believed to be a torso was made by a member of the public at approximately 7.45 yesterday evening.

Reporter with Independent.ie Cathal McMahon has the latest:

Gardaí were then immediately contacted.

The office of the State Pathologist and the local Coroner has been notified and a forensic examination of the scene is being carried out.

The remains have yet to be identified and searches at the site are continuing.

Paul Quinn reports: