Witness appeal in relation to fatal assault of a man in Dublin over the weekend

Gardaí say they are are appealing for witnesses following a fatal assault that is understood to have occurred sometime between Saturday, January 6, 2024 and the early hours of Sunday morning, January 7, 2024.

At approximately 3.00am, Gardaí were alerted by National Ambulance Service personnel to reports of a male (aged in his 30s) with serious injuries at an apartment in Lucan.

The man was taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment of his injuries.

He passed away yesterday evening, Sunday 7th January 2024 at approximately 6.30pm.

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, Monday 8th January 2024.

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 in relation to this incident.

A Garda spokesperson said:

“An Garda Síochána can confirm the injured male travelled via taxi from the Allenton area in Tallaght, Dublin 24 to an address in the Shackleton residential area of Lucan, County Dublin in the early hours of Sunday morning, 7th January 2024.

“Any road users who were travelling in the vicinity of Allenton, Tallaght, Dublin 24 and Shackleton, Lucan, County Dublin 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.”