Gardaí in Dublin have launched an investigation and made an appeal for witnesses following the fatal assault on a man in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Gardaí confirmed in a statement that reports were received of a male in their 20s with serious injuries at Harrington Street at around 4:45am
The unnamed man was subsequently taken to St James’s Hospital, however, he later passed away from his injuries there.
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Currently, the scene is preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau and the office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem examination will take place later on Wednesday.
One man, who is aged in his 40s, has been arrested by Gardaí and is currently being detained at Garda Station in Dublin under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
However, Gardaí are still appealing to any person who has information that can assist with this investigation to contact Kevin Street Garda Station on 01 666 9400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
This is an ongoing story with updates to follow.
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