Murder trial hears blood found in car associated with one of accused had Kieran Quilligan's DNA

DNA profile matches were also found for Niall Long

The items related to a Toyota Rav car associated with Niall Long (pictured) and a white bucket with cleaning items that were seized from outside his house in September 2023.

A white Toyota Rav car associated with Niall Long, who is one of two men charged with murdering Kieran Quilligan two years ago, was forensically examined and blood stains found there matched the DNA profile of the deceased, it was alleged in the trial on Thursday.

Dr Sarah Fleming of Forensic Science Ireland testified today in relation to her examination of evidence gathered as part of the investigation. The items related to a Toyota Rav car associated with Niall Long and a white bucket with cleaning items that were seized from outside his house in September 2023.