Murder inquiry after father killed in hit and run

Gardaí in Dublin have launched a murder inquiry after a 32-year-old father of two was involved in a hit and run on Thursday night.

Stephen Lynch died when he was hit by a car at Brookview Close, Tallaght at about 7pm on Thursday, and gardaí believe he was deliberately targeted.

It is believed Mr Lynch became involved in an altercation with a number of men who were in a silver Ford Focus, which was then driven at him.