Gardaí in Mountjoy, investigating the murder of Gareth Hutch, have made two further arrests.

The 35-year-old was shot dead on Tuesday morning in Dublin's north inner city.

Two people were arrested yesterday evening in connection with the shooting.

They are being detained under section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 and are being held at Bridewell and Store Street Garda stations.

There is now a total of three people in custody in relation to this murder.