The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Update:
Gardaí investigating the fatal assault that occurred on O’Connell St, Dublin 1, in the early hours of Tuesday morning have arrested a male in connection with this investigation.
A male in his late 20s was arrested near the scene.
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A man has died following a stabbing incident in Dublin city centre in the early hours of this morning.
The incident occurred near the GPO on O’Connell Street at around 1.40am.
The man was taken to the Mater Hospital, but was later pronounced dead.
A murder investigation has been launched by An Garda Síochána.
The scene remains sealed off and traffic diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information, or anyone who was on O’Connell St in the early hours of this morning who can assist Gardaí in this investigation, to contact them at Store St Garda station on 01 6668000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Dublin Bus said buses cannot access O’Connell St in both directions and there are also disruptions to Luas services.
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