Arrest made as man dies in suspected stabbing following reports of disturbance

A spokesperson said gardaí received reports of a disturbance at Curragh Hall Crescent involving a group of individuals at around 10.30pm. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

A man in his 20s has died following a suspected stabbing in Dublin on Saturday night.

Gardaí said they are investigating "all of the circumstances surrounding the death" of the man following the incident in Tyrrelstown, a suburb north west of Dublin city.

It is understood that the victim was stabbed in the chest during an altercation.

Garda cordons have been erected around the residential area, including across a wooded area at the edge of the housing development. An autopsy is expected this afternoon.

A spokesperson said gardaí received reports of a disturbance at Curragh Hall Crescent involving a group of individuals at around 10.30pm.

"On the arrival of gardaí, those involved had dispersed," the spokesperson said.

"A short time later, a male in his 20s arrived at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, with serious injuries. The male was subsequently pronounced deceased.

"A male in his 20s has been arrested by investigating gardaí and is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, 1939, at a Garda station in the Dublin Region."

Gardaí said the scene at Curragh Hall is currently preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. The office of the State Pathologist has been notified.

A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation from the incident room at Blanchardstown Garda Station.

A Family Liaison Officer has also been assigned to support the family of the deceased.

Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

Investigations are ongoing, the spokesperson said.