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22/05/2019
Man's Body Found Next To Burning Car On M1
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man's body next to a burning car on the M1.
Shortly after 11pm on Tuesday night, 21 May, garda responded to reports of a car on fire at the side of the road at Rowan's Little, Walshtown, near Junction 5.
When they arrived at the scene, garda discovered the body of a man lying next to the vehicle. It is understood that the man had been shot a number of times.
The man's death is being treated as murder. His body has been taken to Mater Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Garda have reportedly identified the man and are investigating links to the Kinahan crime gang.
The scene of the discovery remains sealed for an ongoing forensic examination,
Garda have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed anything to come forward. In particular they want to speak to anyone who travelled along the M1 Dublin to Belfast motorway near Junction 5 at Walshestown last night around midnight and who may have seen anything suspicious.
Shortly after 11pm on Tuesday night, 21 May, garda responded to reports of a car on fire at the side of the road at Rowan's Little, Walshtown, near Junction 5.
When they arrived at the scene, garda discovered the body of a man lying next to the vehicle. It is understood that the man had been shot a number of times.
The man's death is being treated as murder. His body has been taken to Mater Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Garda have reportedly identified the man and are investigating links to the Kinahan crime gang.
The scene of the discovery remains sealed for an ongoing forensic examination,
Garda have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed anything to come forward. In particular they want to speak to anyone who travelled along the M1 Dublin to Belfast motorway near Junction 5 at Walshestown last night around midnight and who may have seen anything suspicious.
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