Murdered man attempted to intervene in couple’s row

A man who died after a violent attack in Dublin had intervened in a row between a couple. Patrick Farrell, from Dunne Street on the north-side of the city, was kicked and stabbed to death. It is believed a barbecue fork was used in the attack.

The 38 year-old became involved in a violent row with another man on Ballybough Road at around 11.30pm on Wednesday. Gardaí believe the fight followed another row between a man and a woman. Det Insp Christy Mangan of Fitzgibbon Street Station said they believe a sharp instrument was used in the attack.

“The deceased received a number of stab wounds and injuries to his head. It looks like it was a row involving a female.” He said a sharp instrument was used, but he didn’t know exactly what it was and it had not yet been found.