Man killed in explosion at homeless shelter in Dublin

An Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal truck arrives at the scene at the Depaul Supported Temporary Accommodation Little Britain Street in Dublin's north inner city. Picture: Stephen Collins /Collins Photos

A technical examination is ongoing following an explosion at a homeless hostel in Dublin city centre that left one person dead.

Gardaí this afternoon confirmed that one adult male sustained fatal injuries in the incident at a premises on Little Britain Street.