A man in his 20s who died after a hit and run in Dublin on Wednesday night has been named.

28-year-old Karl Roberston was knocked down while jogging along Hazelwood Drive in Artane after 9.45pm on Wednesday.

Gardaí discovered a burnt-out white Renault Megane van at Beechlawn Grove a short time later.

A man in his 30s is said to be assisting Gardaí with their inquiries after the fatal hit-and-run.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who would have been in the Hazelwood and Beechlawn areas between 9pm – 10.30pm.