Gardaí make arrest following death of man (20s) in Dublin incident

Michael Bolton

A man has died following a fatal assault in Tyrrelstown, Dublin 15, in the early hours of Saturday.

Gardaí received reports of a disturbance involving a group of individuals at Curragh Hall Crescent, Tyrrelstown.

On the arrival of gardaí, those involved had dispersed.

A short time later, a man in his 20s arrived at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown with serious injuries. He was subsequently pronounced deceased.

A man in his 20s was arrested in connection with the incident and has been held at a Garda station in Dublin.

The scene at Curragh Hall is currently preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. The office of the State Pathologist has been notified.

A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation from the incident room at Blanchardstown Garda Station.

A Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has also been assigned to support the family of the deceased.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing and further updates will follow.