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03rd Jan 2021

A man has died following an assault in Kildare

Rudi Kinsella

Man stabbed Dublin December 2021

The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning.

A man has died following an assault in Kildare.

Gardaí at Naas Garda Station are currently investigating all the circumstances of a fatal assault and associated incidents which occurred in the Allenwood area of Kildare in the early hours of Sunday morning (3 January).

At approximately 12.45am, Gardaí from Robertsown responded to a call of a public order incident at Allenwood South.

A silver Audi car was reported to have been involved in a collision with a red Renault Traffic van.

On arrival at the scene no complaint was forthcoming to Gardaí, while two vehicles have been detained pending forensic examinations.

At 3.49am, Gardaí received a further call of another public order incident / assault at Allenwood South.

On arrival at the scene, Gardaí discovered an unconscious male lying on the public road being administered CPR.

Medical assistance was sought, and the male (in his late 20s) was taken by ambulance to Naas General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Gardaí are appealing for information on the movement of the Silver Audi A4, registration 09CN6292 on the evening of Saturday 2 January until the early hours of Sunday morning.

Gardaí are also appealing for information in relation to the incident between the Silver Audi A4 and the Red Renault Traffic van in the Allenwood area.

Finally, Gardaí are looking for information in relation to any incidents which occurred in the Allenwood South area between 12am and 4.30am, including the fatal assault on the male at Allenwood South.

Any person with any information on these incidents is asked to contact investigating Gardaí at Naas Garda Station 045 884300, the Garda Confidential Phone Number 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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