Gardai at Blanchardstown holding a press briefing at 12.30, on the 26/11/08 at Blanchardstown Garda Station.
In relation to the discovery of a man's body at a house in Ashcroft Grove last night (previous press release below refers) Superintendent, Blanchardstown will brief members of the media at Blanchardstown Garda Station at 12.30pm today - 26th November 2008.
Garda Press Office
11.30hrs 26/11/08
Gardai at Blanchardstown are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man's body at a house in Ashcroft Grove in Blakestown, Dublin 15.
The body of the 27 year old man was discovered shortly after 8pm last night (25/11/2008) in a front downstairs living room. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim appears to have sustained a number of bullet wounds to the neck area.
The scene is being preserved for a technical examination and a post mortem will take place later today (26/11/2008).
Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda station at 01-6667000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111.
Garda Press Office
8.10hrs 26/11/08