A man has died after being assaulted in north Dublin.
At around 12:30am this morning, Gardaí received a report of a man in his 50s with serious injuries on Hampton Wood Way on St. Margaret’s Road in Finglas.
He was taken to the Mater Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The offices of the State Pathologist have been informed and a post-mortem examination will take place later today.
A man in his 30s has been arrested as part of this investigation and he is currently being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
The scene on the Hampton Wood Way is currently preserved for technical examination and an investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on 01 6667500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
