Two men have been charged with the murder of 22-year-old Mahamud Illyas, whose body was found in a field in Co Meath last month.

The men, who are both aged 21, appeared before Blanchardstown District Court in Dublin on Friday.

The body of Mr Ilyas was found in a field near Ashbourne on December 10th last year.

He was killed the day previous at an address at Verdemont in Blanchardstown.

Otniel Richardo Clejan (21), with an address at a separate property in Verdemont, was charged with his murder on Thursday evening. He made no response to the charge.

Viorel Doroscan (21) - with an address at Bay Meadows, Hollystown in Dublin 15 - was also charged with murder on Thursday evening at Blanchardstown Garda station.

When asked if he would like to respond to the charge, he replied 'No Miss'.

Both men have been remanded in custody and are due to appear again before Cloverhill District Court via videolink on next Friday, January 13th.