Gardaí investigating after man dies in west Dublin assault

Gardaí were alerted by National Ambulance Service personnel to reports of a male in his 30s with serious injuries at an apartment in Lucan, at approximately 3am.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal assault that is understood to have occurred sometime between Saturday, January 6 and the early hours of Sunday morning of January 7.

Gardaí were alerted by National Ambulance Service personnel to reports of a male in his 30s with serious injuries at an apartment in Lucan, at approximately 3am.

The man was taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment of his injuries and he passed away at approximately 6.30pm yesterday evening.

The services of the Office of the State Pathologist have been requested by investigating Gardaí and a post-mortem is expected to take place today.

An incident room has been established at Lucan Garda Station and this investigation is being led by a Senior Investigating Officer.

Gardaí are appealing to the public for information about this incident.

Any road users who were travelling in the vicinity of Allenton, Tallaght, Dublin 24 and Shackleton, Lucan at this time and who may have camera footage, including dash cam is asked to make this available.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Lucan Garda Station on 01 666 7300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800, 666 111 or any Garda Station.