Arrest after man, 50s, dies following assault in Finglas

Gardai forensics officers at the scene at Hampton Wood Way on St Margaret's Road in Finglas, Dublin, after a man aged in his 50s died following an assault. The victim was taken to the Mater Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Another man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal assault in the early hours of Thursday morning in Dublin. 

Gardaí attended the scene of the incident at around 12.30am on Hampton Wood Way on St Margaret's Road in Finglas.

A man in his 50s was found with serious injuries. He was taken to the Mater Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. 

The scene of the incident is currently preserved for a technical examination to be carried out. 

A garda spokesperson said the offices of the State Pathologist have been informed and an autopsy is due to take place later on Thursday at Dublin City Mortuary.

A man in his 30s has been arrested as part of the investigation and is currently being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

"An investigation is ongoing," the spokesperson added. 

"Anyone with any information that can assist gardaí with this investigation is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on 01 6667500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."