Man dies after assault on Dublin footpath

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

A man has died after being found with serious injuries on a footpath in Dublin.

A man has died after being found on a footpath with serious injuries at Blackhorse Avenue in Dublin in the early hours of Sunday. He was discovered by emergency services and conveyed to Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Gardaí confirmed they are investigating the incident as a fatal assault. The scene has been preserved for forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. The coroner and the office of the State Pathologist have been notified, and a post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward as investigations remain ongoing.

How it is being reported

• Man found on footpath dies after assault in Dublin“The scene has been preserved for forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau."Belfast Live · 18 Oct, 12:45
• Man found on footpath dies after assault in DublinBelfast Telegraph · 18 Oct, 11:49

In this story: Dublin · Blackhorse Avenue · Mater Misericordiae University Hospital · Gardaí · Garda Technical Bureau

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