Six arrests after body found in Wexford

Six people were arrested tonight following the discovery of a body in a burnt out car in Co Wexford.

Six people were arrested tonight following the discovery of a body in a burnt out car in Co Wexford.

The body was found near the Ballindinas roundabout at about 4.20pm.

The car is a blue opel corsa car with a partial registration 98 D.

The scene has been preserved for technical examination and the services of the State pathologist have been requested.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the car in the Glenville road or Ballindinas roundabout area on the Enniscorthy side of Wexford town, or in the Wexford town area in the last few days.

Four men and two women were tonight being held at Wexford Garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

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