Murder investigation after missing man found dead

Gardaí in Dublin have launched a murder investigation after the body of a man found two days ago was identified as that of a missing father-of-two.

The body, believed to be that of 29-year-old Peter Gunne, was found on Thursday on Dunsoghly Lane, The Ward, Co Dublin.

Gardaí believe his remains may have been there for over a week, although it is possible he was killed elsewhere and later moved.

Mr Gunne, who was described as 6 ft 2in and of medium build, went missing from the Summerhill area of Dublin about two weeks ago..

He was last seen on Parnell Street at around 5am on January 4.

A post-mortem carried out yesterday is understood to have concluded he was stabbed to death.