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Appeal for witnesses to assault after man found dead in home 13 days later

Gardai have appealled for information following the death of a 55-year-old in West Dublin.

Michael “Mick” Mulvey, a 55-year-old family man who lived in the Darling Estate, just off the Navan Road in Dublin, was found dead by his shocked partner in his home on Wednesday.

Mulvey's sudden death had come just 13 days after he was violently assaulted while walking home.

Gardai are keeping an open mind as to what caused his death.

In a statement today, they appealed for witnesses to the earlier assault which happened on 14th November on the Navan Road between 4.30pm and 5.30pm.

27/11/2019 Darling Estate where the body of a man was discovered at a house in the estate on the Navan Rd, Dublin (Gareth Chaney/Collins)

A spokesperson said: "Gardaí at Cabra investigating all the circumstances surrounding the death of a 55-year-old-male in the Navan Road area on Wednesday 27th November 2019 are appealing to the public for information.

Speaking today at Blanchardstown Garda Station, Superintendent William Carolan said: "As part of the investigation, Gardaí wish to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of the Navan Road from Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Church to the Halfway House in Ashtown on Thursday 14th November between 4.30pm and 5.30pm."

"In particular Gardaí wish to speak to any road users with camera footage travelling through the area at the time."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cabra Garda station on 01-6667400 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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