Gardaí appealing for witnesses to the murder of Darragh Nugent

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the murder of Darragh Nugent as part of their ongoing investigation into the crime.

The murder occurred at Wheatfield Avenue, Clondalkin on September 11.

Gardaí are making a further appeal to the public who may have vital information that can assist Gardaí in this investigation.

Superintendent Dermot Mann specified that Gardaí are seeking witnesses to assist in locating the getaway car.

Superintendent Mann said yesterday: 'I wish to take this opportunity to thank members of the public for their assistance to date in this investigation.'

'We have had an excellent response to our last appeal for information which is greatly assisting the investigation, last night Gardaí responded to a call of a car on fire at Woodside, Newtown, Leixlip, which was the car used in the murder of Darragh Nugent.'

During the technical examination of the car a firearm was located.

'I am appealing to anyone who may have seen this car in the days leading up to the 11th September, anywhere between Wheatfield Avenue, Clondalkin and Leixlip to contact us.' 

'I'm also appealing to the residents of Woodside, Newtown, River Forest and the general vicinity of Leixlip area who may have noticed this car parked at Woodside on 11th and/or 12th September, 2017 and who can assist us with our investigation.'

During the course of follow up searches today in Collinstown Park, a second firearm was located.