08/02/2018

Man Dies Following Stabbing Incident In Dublin

An investigation has launched after a man was stabbed to death in Balgaddy, Dublin, on Wednesday, 07 February.

Gardai were called to the scene at Buirg an Rí Walk in Balgaddy, Lucan just after 10:20pm.

They found a 52-year-old man with serious stab wounds and he was pronounced dead a short time later.

A post-mortem is to be carried out.

A teenager has been arrested and is currently being detained at Ronanstown Garda Station.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination and gardai are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

(CD)


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