Victim of Tallaght stabbing named locally

THE VICTIM of a stabbing in Co Tallaght has been named locally.

The man, aged 45, who was killed on Monday evening following a stabbing incident in Tallaght has been named locally as Ionel Nicolae Diaconu.

It is understood he was originally from Eastern Europe.

The stabbing incident occurred before 9pm in a residence in the Castle Park area, in Tallaght.

The man was pronounced deceased at the scene after being treated by emergency services.

His body remained at the scene, pending a forensic and technical examination.

A 19-year-old remains in custody after being arrested at the scene.

Investigations are ongoing.