Ammon News - A human hand was discovered at a schoolyard in Ireland, and it is thought to have once belonged to a child, according to reports.

In a statement obtained by PEOPLE, Gardaí — the national police and security service of Ireland —said they "were alerted to the discovery of partial human remains at a premises in Darndale, Dublin” on Friday, Feb. 21.

The statement added that the state pathologist was "notified” and the body part was "removed for examination and DNA analysis, which will assist Gardaí in confirming the identity and determine the course of the investigation."

The Irish police also said that the investigation remained "ongoing.” People