Gardaí have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a mans body in Dublin yesterday.

The man's body was found at a house at Glendhu Road in Cabra.

Gardaí have launched a murder investigation, following the discovery of the body of a man, who was in his 40s, in a house in Cabra yesterday.

The body has not yet been formally identified but, DNA tests are being carried out and the results are expected tomorrow.

Investigating officers say the time of death has not yet been established.

A post mortem examination was carried out earlier today, the results of which - are not being disclosed for operational purposes.

The scene at the house remains sealed off this evening for a technical examination.

An incident room has been established and gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact Gardai.