The Archbishop of Dublin has called on those involved in the cityÂ’'s ongoing gangland feud to step away from violence.

It follows the shooting dead of Noel Duggan outside his home in Ratoath Co. Meath last night.

The 55 year oldÂ’'s friendship with Gerry Hutch has led to fears the killing is an escalation of the feud between two major Dublin gangs.

Juliette Gash reports from Meath;

Superintendent James Cannon from Ashbourne Garda station made the following appeal;