A man in his 30s has died following a fatal stabbing incident in Loughlinstown, Co Dublin.
Shortly after midnight Gardaí were called to the scene of an incident on Loughlinstown Drive, were a man in his 30s was discovered with apparent stab wounds. Members of the Armed Support Unit, local Garda units and Emergency Services attended but the man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
Two men, also in their 30s, have since been arrested by investigating Gardaí and are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Shankill Garda Station.
The body of the deceased man remains at the scene which is currently preserved for technical and forensic examination. The office of the State Pathologist has been notified and an incident room has been established Shankill Garda Station.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Shankill Garda Station 01 6665900 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
Investigations are ongoing and further updates will follow.
