25/01/2012

Wexford Man Stabbed At Door

An investigation has been launched into the stabbing of a man in County Wexford in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

According to Gardaí, shortly after mid-night a 27-year-old man answered a call to the door of his home in Hollyville Heights and was involved in an altercation with the male caller.

During the course of the altercation the man received stab wounds and was taken to Wexford General Hospital. He died as a result of his injuries some time later.

Gardaí in Wexford said they were investigating the death.

The scene is being preserved at present and the services of the Garda Technical Bureau and the State Pathologist have been requested.

Anyone with information to offer regarding this incident is asked to contact Gardaí at Wexford on 053 9165200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

(DW)

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