Man Found In North Dublin This Morning Had Been Stabbed ‘Up To 40 Times’

A man whose body was discovered in North Dublin this morning had been stabbed up to 40 times prior to his death.

His body was discovered in a ditch on the Ballyboughal to Oldtown Road this morning and Independent.ie is now reporting that he had sustained several stab wounds.

The victim is believed to be in his 30s and the violent murder is not thought to be gang related.

The state pathologist is due to carry out a forensic examination later today.

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