Man dies after serious assault in Dublin 7, investigation launched

A man has died following a serious assault in Dublin 7, prompting Gardaí to launch an investigation.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, with the victim found injured on a footpath at Blackhorse Place. He was taken to the Mater Hospital where he later died.

The scene at Blackhorse Place has been cordoned off for forensic examination, and a post‑mortem will determine the cause of death.

Gardaí said the investigation is being coordinated from an incident room at Bridewell Garda Station under a senior investigating officer. They are appealing for witnesses who were in the Blackhorse Place or Blackhorse Avenue area between 02:00 and 03:30 on Sunday, and for anyone with video footage, including dash‑cam recordings.

Information can be provided to Bridewell Garda Station on 01 666 8200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any other Garda station.

Source: Newstalk. Photo: Mario Spencer / Pexels.