Gardai are still trying to identify the man who was found dead in a burning car in Dublin last night.
A murder investigation is expected to be launched following the discovery in Lucan.
Emergency services were called to Mount Andrew Court at around 8pm last night to deal with a navy Toyota Corolla engulfed in flames.
When the fire was put out, a man's body was found.
The scene at Mount Andrew Court in Lucan remains sealed off after a man’s body was found in a burning car last night.
It’s suspected he may have been shot before the car was set alight pic.twitter.com/txT0TAb2QW— Stephen Murphy (@Stephen_Murphy5) November 19, 2019
Investigators want anyone with information about the car's movements since last Wednesday to come forward.
The 05-CW-2225 was sold on November 11th.
Appeal - Body discovered Lucan 18th Nov. 2019
Gardaí are appealing to the public for any info in relation to a Navy Toyota Corolla 05-CW-2225. This car was sold on 13/11/19 and Gardaí are seeking information on its movements since then to date.
For more https://t.co/1XpSVK0l3x pic.twitter.com/4pSi7el08B— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 19, 2019
A post-mortem is due to take place this afternoon on the victim, who may have been shot before the car was set alight.
Gardaí are also appealing for anyone who may have information, including any road users who travelled in the area last night to contact them.
