Irish police have urged people not to share disturbing images and videos doing the rounds on social media that claim to show a murdered teen's chopped up body. Gardai Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan says Keane Mulready-Woods' loves ones have been left distressed by news of the footage which police say is "unverified" at the moment. The 17-year-old's body was dismembered and parts of it were discovered in a north Dublin estate in a sports bag on Monday. His head was found two days later in a burning car. His torso is yet to be traced. The case has shocked Ireland as Gardai hunt those responsible for the "brutal and savage attack on a child," saying they believe Keane was the victim of a gangland killing, reports the Irish Mirror. A Gardai spokesman said the images and footage are "unverified at this time" as the force warned the public not to share them. Ch Supt Mangan said sharing the images and footage was disrespectful to the victim and his family, adding the material was frightening to potential witnesses. It is believed Keane from Drogheda, County Louth, was abducted and taken to a house in the town where he was murdered and his body dismembered. Yesterday an intensive forensic examination was carried out at a house in the Rathmullen Park area of the town where it is believed the teen was brought before he met his savage death. Senior detectives at Drogheda Garda station last night confirmed the remains discovered on a road in Coolock, Dublin, on Monday night are those of the teenager who has an address at Beechwood Drive in Drogheda. Gardai also said the murder is related to the ongoing feud between two Drogheda criminal gangs which has so far claimed three lives. Investigators have no explanation as to why the teen's body was cut up and left at different locations. Deputy Garda Commissioner, John Twomey said the force is determined to bring those behind "this shocking crime" to justice. He added: "The level of violence is shocking. "This is a brutal and savage attack on a child and is completely unacceptable in any normal democratic society. "It is important to remember that Keane was a child, a young boy, trying to find his way in life, he has now lost his life and his family." Police in Ireland have appealed for the public not to share any of these images should they come across them. A spokesman said: "Gardai investigating the murder of Keane Mulready-Woods are investigating reports of images and videos circulating on social messaging apps. "These images are unverified at this time. "They are distressing to Keane's family and if verified are disrespectful images of the deceased and provide false support to the perpetrators of this brutal crime. "Gardai are asking people not to share this material." Irish police slam gruesome footage said to show chopped up body of gangland murder victim Police,Social media
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