Arrest after fatal stabbing in Dublin

A 33-year-old man was stabbed to death at a Traveller halting site in Dublin in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The incident happened at St Joseph’s Park in Dunsink Lane, Finglas, shortly after midnight.

Gardaí said the victim was stabbed once and died at the scene.

An 18-year-old man was arrested a short time later in relation to the killing.

He was detained at Finglas garda station under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

Deputy State Pathologist Dr Michael Curtis examined the body at the location yesterday morning.

It was the removed for a postmortem which was due to be carried out yesterday afternoon.

According to reports locally, the victim was a settled traveller who was not a resident in St Joseph’s Park.

Gardaí appealed for witnesses who may have been in the area of Dunsink Lane between 11.30pm on Sunday night and 12.30am yesterday to come forward.

They can contact the incident room in Finglas Garda Station on 01 6667500, or the garda confidential line on 1800 666111.

Meanwhile, gardaí in Cork city are investigating the stabbing of a man in the city on Sunday night.

Gardai said the 40-year-old victim was stabbed a number of times on Tuckey St, near Grand Parade.

He was taken to Cork University Hospital but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

A garda spokesman said no arrests were made and he asked for any witnesses to contact the Bridewell Garda station on 021 4943330.