12/08/2009

Fatal Stabbing In Mayo

A man has died during a knife attack in the centre of County Mayo.

A 24-year-old male died after being stabbed on, or near, Main Street Rear, which is a laneway off the Main Street in Kiltimagh at approximately 12.45am this morning.

Gardaí at Swinford are investigating the fatal attack, in which a number of people are believed to have been involved.

The body of the man, who is yet to be identified, remains at the scene.

The services of the State Pathologist and the Garda Technical Bureau have been requested.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have been in this area between midnight and 1am this morning, to contact the Gardaí at Swinford on 094 9252990, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

(DW/KMcA)


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