An investigation is underway after a man's body was discovered in Tallaght in Dublin.

It's understood that he may have been the victim of a shooting.

Gardaí say a member of the public came across the remains just after 9 o'clock this morning at Hills Lane, Crooksling.

The scene has been sealed off to allow for a forensic examination and the office of the state pathologist has been notified.

Anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious is asked to contact Gardaí.

Conor Feehan, Journalist with Independent News and Media, has the details: