30/10/2012

Gardai Investigate Fatal Stabbing

Gardai are appealing for information after a 22-year-old was fatally stabbed in Dublin on Monday morning.

Shane O'Connor was discovered lying unconscious on St Donagh's Road in Donaghmede at around 7am yesterday.

He died in hospital from his injuries.

It is believed Mr O'Connor may have been lying injured for a number of hours.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area between 3am and 7am on Monday morning to contact them.

(CD/GK)

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