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Fatal stabbing at Dunsink Lane, Finglas on the 6/6/16

Gardaí in Finglas are investigating a fatal stabbing incident which occurred at St. Josephs Park, Dunsink Lane, Finglas, shortly after 12 midnight this morning Monday 6th June, 2016.

A 33 year old man received a fatal stab wound and died at the scene.  His body remains at the scene and post mortem is expected to take place later today.  

A man (18 years) was arrested in the early hours of this morning and is currently detained under Section 4, Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Finglas Garda Station.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who were in the area of Dunsink Lane between 11.30 p.m. last night Sunday 5th June and 12.30a.m. this morning Monday 6th June to contact them at the incident room in Finglas Garda Station on 01 6667500, the Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111 or any Garda Station.