23/07/2010

Man Arrested After Co Dublin Stabbing

A man has been arrested this morning after a 20-year-old man died from stab wounds in the Swords area of Co Dublin, last night.

Officers investigating the fatal stabbing that occurred at St Cronans Avenue, Swords arrested the male who is also in his early 20s, this morning in connection with the incident. The victim was believed to be among a group socialising at a common area at St Cronan's Avenue

He is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Swords Garda Station.

According to Gardaí, the incident occurred during an "altercation" involving a number of people on St Cronan's Avenue off Rathbeale Road in Swords.

Gardaí were called to the scene at around 9.30pm.

The victim was taken to Beaumont Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Gardaí say they are investigating the death and that inquiries are ongoing.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination.

A post mortem examination will be carried out later today.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have any information is asked to contact Swords Garda Station 01-6664700, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

(DW/BMcC)

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