A murder investigation has begun into the death of a man in his 20s in Dublin yesterday.

His body was found at an apartment on the South Circular Road, with a second man found injured on the street nearby.

Gardaí are appealing for a third man who was spotted leaving the scene to contact them.

He's described as 5 foot 6 in height, of thin build with fair hair.

Superintendent Patrick McMenamin says they're carrying out further searches this afternoon.

The man Gardai would like to speak to was seen exiting the house on the South Circular Road at 3.20pm following what Gardaí are describing as "an incident".

Another man in his 20s was injured and is being treated at St James' Hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

These neighbours were shocked to hear about the incident: