A murder investigation is under way after the body of a man was found next to a burning car on a quiet country lane just off a motorway.
It is believed the man had been shot in the head and chest, and police are investigating whether the incident is linked to a criminal feud.
Officers were called to reports of a car on fire just yards from the Dublin to Belfast M1 motorway, in Balbriggan in Co Dublin in Ireland, at around 11.20pm on Tuesday.
When they arrived they discovered the man's body with apparent gunshot wounds and launched a murder investigation, Dublin Live reports.
The body remained at the scene early on Wednesday morning as forensic officers carried out an investigation.
It is believed the man had been shot in the head and chest on a quiet country lane, the Irish Independent reported.
Gardai have appealed for anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
A spokesman said: "Gardai at Balbriggan, Co Dublin are investigating a fatal shooting incident which occurred at Rowans Little, Walshstown, Balbriggan, Co Dublin at approximately 11.20pm last night, Tuesday May 21 May 2019.
"Gardai and emergency services were alerted to a car on fire at the above location and discovered a male, age unknown, with apparent gunshot wounds beside the car.
"The body of the man remains at the scene and the area is currently preserved pending an examination by Garda Crime Scene Examiners.
"Diversions are in place."
