LAST UPDATE | 12 Oct 2023

A MAN IN his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Tina Satchwell, after human remains were found at her former home in Youghal, Co Cork.

Gardaí investigating the murder of Tina Satchwell, who went missing in 2017, are operating off the assumption that the remains discovered are those of Tina Satchwell, but they have not yet been formally identified.

The Journal understands that the remains were discovered under concrete inside the property.

While the search at Tina’s former home is ongoing, gardaí have now commenced a second search at a location between Youghal and Killeagh, Co Cork.

The Coroner has been notified, and the Assistant State Pathologist Dr Margot Bolster and Forensic Anthropologist Dr Laureen Buckley attended the scene on Grattan Street in Youghal earlier today.

A garda spokesperson said the human remains have been removed to Cork University Hospital where they will be subject to DNA analysis.

The man who has been arrested is being detained at a garda station in Co Cork.

The family of Tina Satchwell continue to be updated on the progress of the investigation, and a family liaison officer has been appointed.

Appeal for information

Superintendent Adrian Gamble from Midleton Garda Station said: “My thoughts and the thoughts of the investigation team continue to be with them at this difficult time.”

He also appealed for anyone who may have information on the murder of Tina Satchwell to come forward.

“no matter how insignificant you may think that information is, contact the investigation team at Midleton Garda Station on 021 462 1550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station,” he said.

Tina (45) went missing from her home on 20 March 2017. Gardaí yesterday said the investigation had been “upgraded to murder”.

Yesterday evening gardaí released a man they were questioning in relation to the disappearance.

Earlier in the week sources told The Journal that investigators had begun to examine under floor boards, as well as under footpaths outside the house.

Gardaí regularly carry out reviews of long-term investigations – it is understood that a so-called cold case reassessment has identified crucial new evidence that led them to the house in Youghal.