Security services suspect murder motivated by online jihadist radicalisation

The murder is the second attack believed to be motivated by online jihadist radicalisation in the country. Picture: Alamy Stock Photo

Authorities believe that a recent murder in Ireland was motivated by violent jihadist radicalisation, the Irish Examiner has learned.

It is thought to be the first murder in Ireland linked to radical Islamist terrorism. Details of the death cannot be provided as proceedings are under way in the case.