Dumped gun could be key to innocent man’s murder

Forensic tests are being carried out on a handgun and bicycle believed to have been dumped by the killer of innocent gangland attack victim, Martin O’Rourke.

It is thought the hitman panicked and made a poor attempt at disposing of the weapon in a wheelie bin and the getaway bike in a nearby street after realising he had shot the wrong man.

Gardaí said: “A number of items have been found that we are currently examining as part of the investigation.”