Man found on footpath dies after assault in Dublin
Gardai have appealed for information about the incident.
A man has died after he was found on a footpath with serious injuries in Dublin.
Gardaí have said they are at the scene of a fatal assault, which occurred at Blackhorse Avenue in the early hours of Sunday.
A spokesperson said: “A male was discovered with serious injuries on the footpath at Blackhorse Place and conveyed from the scene to Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
“The scene has been preserved for forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
“The coroner and the office of the State Pathologist have been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.”
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward and have said investigations are ongoing.