Man’s body found in Phoenix Park, believed to be stabbed

Gardaí are currently at the scene of an incident

Initial indications are that the victim had been stabbed multiple times.

The discovery was made near the Wellington Monument in the popular park.

The body was discovered at around 10.20am.

Gardaí are looking to speak with a male and female couple in their 30s, possibly Italian, who were visiting the Wellington monument this morning around 10am.

The man’s body remains at the scene, which is currently being preserved for technical examination.

A post-mortem examination will take place in due course, the results of which will determine the course of the investigation.

Investigations ongoing.

An Garda Síochána say they are not in a position to provide any more information at this early stage.