Murder investigation launched after shooting in Dublin

A murder inquiry is underway following the latest fatal shooting in Dublin.

The victim was shot in the head as he walked along Coldcut Road in Clondalkin last night.

It is the third fatal shooting of the year in the Clondalkin area.

The area near the centre has been sealed off. The body remains at the scene pending a preliminary post-mortem examination.

Detectives attached to Ronanstown Garda Station are to meet this morning to discuss the direction of their investigation.