The man has been named locally.
A murder investigation has commenced following the discovery of a man’s body in Sligo on Monday (11 April).
Gardaí were called to a house at Cartron Heights at around 8.30pm where the body had been discovered, having received “significant physical injuries”.
The victim has been named locally as Aidan Moffitt.
A Garda spokesperson said the scene remains preserved and that the Garda Technical Bureau is continuing to conduct technical and forensic examinations at the house.
On Tuesday afternoon, the body was taken from the house to University Hospital Sligo where a post mortem will be conducted.
Gardaí in Sligo are urging any person with information on this murder to make contact.
They are appealing for anyone who was in Cartron Heights or the general Cartron area on Monday afternoon up to 8.30pm and who saw anything which drew their attention to come forward.
Investigating Gardaí can be contacted through a dedicated phone number at the incident room in Sligo Garda Station at 071 9157088, the Garda Confidential Line phone number on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
The spokesperson said Gardaí are actively investigating whether there is any hate-related motive for this murder and if Mr Moffitt met his attacker online.
Meanwhile, An Garda Síochána also issued the following advice to the public in general when speaking with or intending to meet up with people they have met online:
- Get a face picture from the person you intend to meet. Be very cautious of a person who doesn’t share a recent face picture with you, particularly after you have shared yours
- If they don’t want to share a face picture, consider asking them to go on a live video call. Many apps have this option built-in so you don’t have to share your mobile number
- Ask for their social media handles. Do you have friends in common on Instagram or Facebook? Be wary of new accounts with low follower numbers and few posts
- Let friends know where you’re going. Send a text to a trusted friend or include your live location in a group chat so you can be found if you need help
- Meet in a public place first. Take a few minutes to chat and feel confident you want to proceed before going somewhere private
- Think before accepting food or drink. Unless you’ve seen them prepare it, it’s best not to accept to avoid being spiked
- If an emergency unfolds, call 999. If something happens, report it
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