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15th Oct 2019

Man dead and two men arrested after stabbing in Dublin

Paul Moore

Garda arrests

The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Monday.

A man in his 30s has died following a fatal stabbing incident in Loughlinstown, Dublin.

The incident occurred shortly after midnight and Gardaí were called to the scene on Loughlinstown Drive.

Upon arrival, Gardaí discovered a man in his 30s with apparent stab wounds. Members of the Armed Support Unit, local Garda units and Emergency Services attended the scene, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Two men, also in their 30s, have since been arrested by investigating Gardaí and are currently being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Shankill Garda Station.

The body of the deceased man remains at the scene, which is currently preserved for technical and forensic examination.

The office of the State Pathologist has been notified and an incident room has been established at Shankill Garda Station.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Shankill Garda Station on 01 6665900 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

Investigations are ongoing.

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