A 25 year old man has been stabbed to death in Tallaght.
Gardai responded to a serious assault at Mac Uilliam Road at around 7.15pm yesterday.
The victim, who was stabbed a number of times, including in the neck, was rushed to Tallaght Hospital in a serious condition, but later died from his injuries.
The scene has been preserved and the State Pathologist has been notified.
A postmortem examination is due to take place later today.
A second man, aged in his 40s, was also injured in the incident. It believed he tried to intervene in the incident and is being treated in hospital.
His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
Local Councillor Charlie O'Connor says the local community is shocked.
"People are very upset about the incident. We have to sympathize with the immediate family of the victim. But also with other families who will be affected by this terrible incident."
Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses to come forward, and for any drivers who were passing the Mac Uilliam Road area between 6.30 and 7.15 yesterday evening who may have dash cam footage to contact Tallaght Garda Station.
