Young man is Charged.

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Man in his 20s charged over fatal Dublin assault

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RTÉ A still image of two forensics investigators at a distance in white suits approaching the property in Malahide. There is a white van with garda written on it in blue writing on the left, and on the right is a white garda car with reflective stripes on the back. In the distance are a number of brown brick semi-detached homes.
A man in his 60s died after an assault in Gainsborough Lawn, Malahide

A man has been charged in connection with a fatal assault in Malahide, County Dublin.

Gardaí (Irish police) said a man in his 60s was found unresponsive following the attack at Gainsborough Lawn at about 08:30 local time on Saturday morning.

He was later pronounced dead at the scene.

The man, aged in his 20s, is set to appear before a special sitting of the Criminal Courts of Justice on Sunday.

Irish broadcaster RTÉ reports that the victim’s body was removed on Saturday and a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out.

A section of the estate in Malahide remains sealed off as Gardaí continue their investigation.

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