A man has died following an assault in Finglas in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Gardaí said they are investigating “all of the circumstances surrounding the death” which happened outside a residence on Dunsink Green shortly before 12.30am.
A man, aged in his 60s, was treated at the scene by emergency services. He was later pronounced dead at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.
No arrests in relation to the incident have been made so far, a Garda spokesperson said.
The scene remains preserved for a forensic examination. The coroner has since been notified and an autopsy is due to be scheduled, the spokesperson added. Both the Garda Technical Bureau and the Office of the State Pathologist have been requested.
A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Finglas Garda Station. A Family Liaison Officer will also be assigned to support the family of the deceased.
Investigating gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. They are particularly appealing to those with video footage and motorists who may have dashcam footage from the area at the time to contact them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station at (01) 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line at (1800) 666 111 or any Garda Station.
“Investigations are ongoing,” a garda spokesperson said.
