Gardaí believe an that eight-year-old boy reported missing earlier this year may have been killed over two years ago.

In a statement yesterday morning, gardaí said they had upgraded a missing-persons case involving Kyran Durnin, from Drogheda, Co. Louth, to one of murder

GARDAÍ have launched a murder investigation in relation to an eight-year-old boy who went missing more than six weeks ago. Kyran Durnin and his mother Dayla, 24, had been reported missing from their home in Drogheda, Co. Louth since Friday, August 30. However, investigators have today stood down their appeal for information on Ms Durnin's whereabouts while renewing their request for information on her son. "Despite extensive enquiries carried out by gardaí to date, An Garda Síochána have been unable to either locate Kyran, identify any information on his current whereabouts or any evidence that he is currently alive," read a garda statement. "Following enquiries to date, investigating gardaí now believe that Kyran is missing presumed dead. "A murder investigation has been commenced." Gardaí say they have found no evidence that Kyran is alive (Image: via An Garda Síochána) The investigation is being led by a Senior Investigation Officer based out of an incident room at Drogheda Garda Station. Gardaí are urging…

Gardaí have not ruled out that Louth boy Kyran Durnin died accidentally and efforts may have been made to hide his remains.

Gardaí working on the case of missing eight year old Kyran Durnin have upgraded the case to a murder investigation and they are appealing for anyone with information to come forward

Police have launched a murder investigation following the disappearance of an eight-year-old boy from his home in Ireland.

Little Kyran Durnin was reported missing this summer with his mum, Dayla, from their home in County Louth, Ireland. Police have upgraded his investigation to a murder probe