GARDAÍ HAVE SAID a murder investigation is underway after a post-mortem on the body of a man found in north Dublin yesterday.

The body of the man in his 40s was found at a house on Glendhu Road in Ashtown. Gardaí said his body has not been formally identified and DNA tests are being carried out. The results are expected tomorrow and a further appeal will be made.

They also confirmed that time of death has not yet been established.

For “operational purposes” the results of the post-mortem are not being released but this is now being considered a murder investigation.

graphy: Sasko Lazarov / Photocall Ireland graphy: Sasko Lazarov / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

The scene at the house remains preserved for technical examination and an incident room has been established at Cabra Garda Station. Anyone with information is being asked to contact the station on 01 666 7400, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any garda station.

Originally published 6.54pm

Read: Body of a man found in a house in Cabra>

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More