Murder investigation begins as man dies in north Dublin shooting

The man in his 20s died at the scene. Credit: PA

A man in his 20s has died in a shooting incident in north Dublin.

He was pronounced dead at the scene in the Deanstown Avenue area of Finglas at around 4.30am on Sunday after being discovered with a gunshot wound.

Gardaí say the coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will take place.

The scene of the shooting has been preserved for forensic examination.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information relating to the shooting to come forward.