Dublin man charged with murdering father

A 42-year-old Dublin man has been charged with murdering his 71-year-old father at the Rosevale flats complex in Artane over the weekend.

Anthony McAuliffe, from Rosevale Court, Brookwood Avenue, Artane, was remanded in custody to reappear before Dublin District Court next Thursday.

His father, John, was found stabbed to death on the doorstep of his flat at around 7am yesterday.

His son was arrested nearby a short time later.