Murder inquiry after man's body found in burning car

The body was discovered in the passenger seat of the car after the fire brigade extinguished the blaze at Mount Andrew Rise at around 8.15pm.The victim appears to have sustained a head wound and gardaí suspect he may have been shot.

Detectives believe it is likely the victim got into the car with a person or people he trusted and was driven to the place where his body was discovered.Initial forensics tests were conducted last night.Gardaí are trying to identify the victim and trace the owner of the car to establish if it had been stolen.

They are also appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them at Lucan Garda Station.

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