Gardaí have arrested a man, early 40s, in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred at Deerpark Avenue, Tallaght yesterday morning, Saturday 18th February, 2017.
The man was arrested by Gardaí attached to the Tallaght District Detective Unit this evening, Sunday 19th February 2017. He is currently detained at Tallaght Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. Yesterday morning Emergency Services were alerted to an incident at a house on Deerpark Avenue and arrived at the scene at approximately 4.40am, there they found an unresponsive male, 32 years, with suspected stab wounds. His body was taken to Dublin City Morgue, Whitehall where a post mortem was carried out. The scene was preserved and a full technical examination was carried out.
Gardaí wish to appeal to witnesses who may have been in the Deerpark Avenue or may have heard a disturbance between 4am and 5.30am Saturday morning, 18th February to contact them at Tallaght Garda Station on 01 666 6000, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. Ref No: 159/17
