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Two arrested after man dies in fatal Wicklow stabbing

Two people have been arrested after a man was fatally stabbed at a house in Co Wicklow.

Gardai were alerted to the scene of the incident in Ballyconnell, Shillelagh, at around 8.15pm on Thursday night.

The victim, 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene where his body remains.

The home has been cordoned off for technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau and a post-mortem will be conducted later today.

A woman, 20s, and a man, 30s, were arrested at the scene and are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Bray Garda Station and Baltinglass Garda Station, respectively.

A garda spokeswoman said: "Anyone who was in the village of Ballyconnell yesterday or any person who noticed any unusual activity in Ballyconnell yesterday evening is asked to contact investigating gardai.

"Any person who was in the village of Ballyconnell last night between 7pm and 8.15pm and who may have camera footage of the area is asked to make this available.

"Similarly, if any road user was travelling in the area and who may has camera (including dashcam) footage is asked to make this available to investigating gardai.

"Any person with any information which may be relevant to the Garda investigation should contact Baltinglass Garda Station on 059 648 2610, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."

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