Man arrested in connection with fatal stabbing

Gardaí have today arrested a man in connection with a fatal knife attack in Dublin.

The victim, a man in his early 20s, was injured when a row broke out on Fortlawn Avenue in Blanchardstown shortly after 1.30am this morning.

He suffered serious knife wounds and was brought to Connolly Hospital by ambulance, but was pronounced dead a short time later.

A man, also in his early 20s, is now being questioned at Blanchardstown garda station, under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

The scene has been sealed off for a technical examination and gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.