Gang links probed after fatal shooting

GARDAÍ investigating the murder of a father of four in a double shooting yesterday, are trying to establish if the dead man had any links with organised crime.

The killing of John Berney, 29, in front of his partner in his bedroom, yards from his two children, is the fourth gun murder this year.

Originally from Ballyfermot, Mr Berney was known to gardaí and had a history of violent offences, including assault on gardaí.