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Man (30s) dies in suspected stabbing attack overnight in Finglas

No arrests have yet been made and gardaí are attempting to locate the suspect involved

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A man has been killed following a suspected stabbing in Dublin overnight.

The fatal assault happened in the Scribblestown area of Finglas in the early hours of this morning.

No arrests have yet been made and gardaí are attempting to locate the suspect involved in the attack.

Emergency services were alerted to a property in the area at around 1am and discovered a male seriously injured.

The victim, aged in his 30s, was treated at the scene and then rushed to Connolly Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

At this stage it’s understood the man suffered fatal knife wounds following an altercation which turned violent.about:blank

Investigators are following a number of lines of inquiry and are attempting to locate a chief suspect as part of the investigation.

The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified while the scene remains sealed-off for members of the Garda Technical Bureau to carried out a detailed forensic examination.

A Garda spokesperson said: “A senior investigating officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the inquiry, and an incident room has been established at Finglas Garda Station.

“Additionally, a Garda Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been assigned to keep the deceased’s family informed of developments.

“Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly those who were in the Scribblestown area between midnight and 1 a.m. Additionally, individuals with video recordings, including motorists with dash cams, from the area within the timeframe are asked to provide footage to investigating Gardaí.

“The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will follow.”