Controlled explosion carried out at homeless hostel where man died in blast

Controlled explosion carried out at homeless hostel where man died in blast

The scene in Little Britain Street off Capel Street as emergency services respond to a suspected explosion where one person has died at a residential premises in Dublin city centre.

A controlled explosion was carried out at the scene where a man died in a blast at a hostel in Dublin city, as gardaí ruled out a gas leak theory.

Army bomb disposal technicians are assisting gardaí with their investigation into the fatal explosion.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited