The Swedish man who has been in a coma since he was found unconscious outside a pub in Co Wexford over the weekend has died in hospital.

The man attacked in New Ross overnight is now reported to be in a critical condition having suffered severe injuries.

A man is due to appear today before Wexford District Court in connection with the death of a 20-year-old man.

A 36-year old man is still being questioned by gardai following a stabbing incident in Co Wexford.

A man has been stabbed in an overnight attack in Co Wexford.