Firearm and motorbike seized after man shot dead

Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to a black Talaria Sting electric motorbike

A firearm and an electric motorbike have been seized by officers investigating a fatal shooting in Dublin, gardaí (Irish police) have said.

The victim was 20-year-old Josh Itseli, who had addresses in Dublin and Meath, according to Irish broadcaster RTÉ.

The shooting happened on the Knocknarea Road in Drimnagh at about 00:15 local time on Monday.

A firearm was later recovered from a hedge close to the scene.

What gardaí described as a "potential explosive device", understood to be a suspected pipe bomb, was also discovered in nearby Knocknarea Court and removed by the Irish Army's explosive ordnance disposal team.

Gardaí continue to question three young men - two in their 20s and one a teenager - who were arrested as part of the investigation.

A number of cars have been seized from the area

Gardaí are appealing for information about a black Talaria Sting electric motorbike which is understood to have been used in connection with the shooting.

It was observed in the vicinity of Dolphin Road, Crumlin Road and Davitt Road on Sunday night and early on Monday morning.

The motorbike has been seized by gardaí, who are trying to find its rightful owner.

On Monday, officers discovered two vehicles at the scene, a black Mercedes-Benz and a black Volkswagen Golf, which appeared to have been in a collision.

A number of cars seized from the area have been taken to a secure Garda storage facility for forensic examination.

This article was updated on 20 May 2024.