Swedish man killed in Limerick crash was on his way to carry out contract killing (opens original article in a new tab)

A Swedish man was killed in a crash in Limerick after he and an accomplice attempted to carry out a contract killing, with gardaí investigating the involvement of Irish criminals in a feud.

• Swedish man killed in Limerick crash was wearing balaclava and had loaded pistol
• Accomplice fled scene; gardaí believe Irish criminals hired Swedish men for feud-related murder
• Pistol found in vehicle is being tested for recent use; investigation continues with Swedish police