Grafton Street incident LIVE updates: Man, 21, dies following assault
NewsIrish NewsDublinLIVEGardai pictured at the scene of the fatal assault on Clarendon Street, Dublin. (Image: Damien Storan)A man, 21, has died following an assault in Dublin city centre in the early hours of the morning.Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident on Grafton Street where a man was found in a serious condition at around 3am on Monday, June 1.The man was removed from the scene and taken to St. James's Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.The State Pathologist has been notified and a postmortem examination will be arranged in due course. The scene is currently preserved for technical examination.A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation. An incident room has been established at Pearse Street Garda station. A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to support the family of the deceased.A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí in Pearse Street are investigating a fatal assault which occurred on Clarendon Street, Dublin 2 in the early hours of this morning Monday, 1 June”.They added: “Anyone who was in the Grafton Street / Clarendon Street area in the early hours of Monday morning between 2am and 3.30am and who may have camera footage, including CCTV or dashcam, is asked to provide this footage to investigating Gardaí.“Anyone with information is asked to contact Pearse Street Garda Station on 01 666 9000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.”Follow our blog below or see the latest headlines on our homepage10:18 BSTMan, 21, dies following Dublin city centre assault - everything you need to knowA man in his 20s is believed to have died after he was stabbed a number of times in Dublin city centre. Here is everything you need to know:10:06 BSTStabbing occurred amid row involving multiple people at venue in Dublin It is believed a 21 year old nightclub worker/promotor was stabbed three times amid row involving multiple people at venue. It is understood the victim is originally from Nigeria.09:59 BSTVictim was stabbed multiple times It is understood the victim was stabbed multiple times.09:31 BSTWhat we know so far Gardaí in Pearse Street are investigating a fatal assault which occurred on Clarendon Street, Dublin 2 in the early hours of this morning Monday, 1 June.Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident on Grafton Street where a male was found in a serious condition at around 3am.The male, aged 21 years was removed from the scene and taken to St. James's Hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.09:31 BSTGardaí are appealing for witnesses Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí in Pearse Street are investigating a fatal assault which occurred on Clarendon Street, Dublin 2 in the early hours of this morning Monday, 1 June.“Anyone who was in the Grafton Street / Clarendon Street area in the early hours of Monday morning between 2am and 3.30am and who may have camera footage, including CCTV or dashcam, is asked to provide this footage to investigating Gardaí.“Anyone with information is asked to contact Pearse Street Garda Station on 01 666 9000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.”Follow Irish Mirror:
