A murder investigation has been launched into the death of Roscommon native Aidan Moffitt.
The 41-year-old's body was found at his home in Cartron Heights in Sligo town on Monday evening.
It's believed the Lisacul native received significant physical injuries.
The scene remains preserved and the Garda Technical Bureau continue to conduct technical and forensic examinations at the house.
This afternoon Mr. Moffitt's body was removed from the scene and taken to University Hospital Sligo where a post mortem will take place.
Gardaí say they are actively investigating whether the deceased met his attacker online and are investigating as to whether there is any hate related motive to this murder.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for any person who was in Cartron Heights or the general Cartron area on the afternoon of Monday, 11th April 2022 up to 8.30pm and who saw anything which drew their attention, to contact investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact at a dedicated phone number at the incident room in Sligo Garda Station at 071 9157088, the Garda Confidential Line phone number 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
