Man dies in double stabbing in Dublin

Gardaí are investigating a double stabbing in Dublin’s south inner city, which left one man dead and another seriously injured.

Wed, 05 Oct, 2016 - 01:00

Cormac O’Keeffe

The deceased, aged in his 20s, was found in a flat along the Portobello stretch of South Circular Road. Gardaí confirmed he is Irish. However, it is thought he may have French family connections, where his immediate family lives.

Gardaí were alerted to a disturbance at the flat at around 3.45pm. When they responded, they spotted a collapsed body on a footpath on the other side of the road, opposite the house.

An ambulance brought the injured man, thought to be Swiss, to St James’s Hospital, where his injuries were described as non-life-threatening.

The scene of a fatal knife attack at the South Circular Road, Dublin at the junction of Bloomfield Avenue. Picture Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Gardaí entered the large Victorian terraced house and discovered a man’s body lying face down in one of the flats. They sealed off both scenes and recovered a knife outside. Gardaí believe both men suffered stab wounds.

The deceased’s body remained in situ pending the arrival of the State pathologist. Gardaí believe the injured man made his way from the house, somehow navigating what is a very busy road, before collapsing on the far side.

Gardaí are investigating reports that a third man was seen running from the house at around 3.20pm. He is described as a male, aged in his 20s, 5ft6 in height, thin and wearing a black top and trousers. His clothes were possibly bloodstained.

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It is not yet clear if this man was involved in the two stabbings, or if he was a witness.

Gardaí are asking the man to come forward and for anyone who might know who he is to get in touch.

Anyone who was passing the stretch of South Circular Road, opposite Bloomfield Avenue, between 3pm and 4pm is asked to contact Kevin Street Garda Station on 01-6669400.