A 22-year-old man who was found dead and dumped in a field has been named as Mahamud Ilyas.
A major investigation is under way after Mahamud's remains were discovered in a field in rural Co Meath on Saturday afternoon.
A post mortem examination revealed the young man - who lived in Blanchardstown, west Dublin - had been violently beaten to death.
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Mahamud's body was found wrapped in cloth-like material in a field at Belgree Lane, Kilbride on Saturday afternoon.
But investigators believe Mahamud was murdered elsewhere, his body then driven out there and dumped beside trees.
After a post-mortem examination on Sunday, his body was formally identified and his relatives were informed of his tragic death.
Officers are now also keen to speak to anyone who may have seen or spoken with him between Friday after 10am to Saturday afternoon.
A garda spokeswoman said: "Investigating Gardaí are appealing for information.
"They are particularly appealing to any persons who may have seen or spoken with Mahamud between Friday 9th December, 2022 after 10am to Saturday afternoon 10th December, 2022.
"Any persons with any information on the movements of Mahamud are asked to contact the investigating team.
"Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone who travelled along Belgree Lane, Kilbride on Friday 9th or Saturday 10th of December, to come forward. Motorists with dashcam footage from this location are asked to make it available to Gardaí.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact the Incident Room at Ashbourne Garda Station on 01 8010600, the Garda confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station."
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