Kyran Durnin was reported missing from his home in Drogheda, County Louth in August - but in a tragic twist gardai now believe the eight-year-old boy is likely dead

A house being searched by police in their investigation into the suspected murder of Kyran Durnin was his family home up to May this year, police have said in an update on Tuesday. They also confirmed the boy was reported missing along with his mother.

Here is what we know about the case of eight-year-old Kyran Durnin whose disappearance earlier this year is being treated by gardaí as murder.