Daniel Aruebose’s remains were recovered from an area of open ground in Donabate in September.
Irish police have launched a homicide investigation into the death of a child whose remains were recovered from an area in Dublin earlier this year.
The development comes on the eve of what would have been Daniel Aruebose’s eighth birthday.
His remains were recovered from an area of open ground in Donabate in September and have since been confirmed by DNA analysis.
An Garda Siochana announced on Thursday evening that a homicide investigation had been opened into his death.
It reiterated an appeal for information, stating: “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.”
