GardaÃÂ have identified the arm of a man found on Dollymount Beach as that of James Nolan, a 46-year-old convicted rapist and burglar who was released from prison last November. Mr Nolan has not been reported missing but has not been seen since his release. GardaÃÂ are trying to establish his whereabouts but fear he could have been killed. This investigation began following the discovery of a man's arm on Dollymount Beach in Dublin on 8 February last. A DNA sample was taken, sent to Interpol and British police identified it as that of James Nolan, a 46-year-old rapist. His DNA had been maintained on a database in the UK after he had been arrested there. There is no DNA here. Nolan was sentenced to 14 years for rape in 1986. Following his release from prison he was jailed again for 18 months in 2009 for burglary. He was released from the Midlands Prison on 22 November 2011 but his whereabouts are unknown. His parents have passed away and his family in Finglas have not seen him. Gardai are now trying to establish the circumstances in which he lost his arm and although he could still be alive, they fear he could have been killed.
A Torso was found tonight in the River Liffey close to O'Connell St bridge,Gardai forensic experts say that the arms and legs were found close to the torso and they are now on the lookout for a Northside head.
The Garda have warned the public not to approach Mr Nolan if they see him , even though he is thought to be `armless
