Man dies as Chinese gangs wage pitched battle

TWO rival Chinese gangs held a pitched battle on Dublin's O'Connell Street early yesterday morning, leaving one man dead and two seriously injured.

The 50-strong group, who had just spent the night together celebrating a cultural event, fought with butcher's knives, cleavers, machetes and a pistol.

Gardai believe the two gangs had organised the fight beforehand and came armed.