Man arrested after fatal assault in Tallaght

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal assault which occurred at a location in the Drumcairn Estate, Tallaght, Dublin 24, in the early hours of Friday 26th July 2024.

A male was conveyed from the scene to Tallaght University Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

A male has been arrested and is currently detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, at a Garda Station in the Dublin area.

No further information is available at this time.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly those who were in the Drumcairn Estate area of Tallaght, Dublin 24, between 3am and 4am on the morning of Friday 26th July 2024. Additionally, individuals with video recordings, including motorists with dash cams, from the area within the timeframe are asked to provide footage to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information that can assist Gardaí with this investigation is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01 666 6000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.

Further updates will follow.