Scene of fatal Tallaght assault preserved for technical examination

Gardaí in Tallaght continue to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his 20's in the early hours of Friday morning.

Just before 4am this Friday, July 26, Gardaí and emergency services received a report and attended the scene of a male with a serious injury at a location in the Drumcairn Estate, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

The man was conveyed from the scene to Tallaght University Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The coroner has been notified and post-mortem examination will be carried out by the State Pathologist in due course.

Investigations are ongoing and the scene is preserved for technical examination by the Garda National Technical Bureau.

A senior investigating officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the inquiry, and an incident room has been established at Tallaght Garda Station.

A Garda Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been assigned to keep the deceased man’s family informed of developments.

A male in his 30s was arrested this morning in connection with the investigation and is currently detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, at a Dublin garda station.

Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward, particularly those who were in the Drumcairn Estate area of Tallaght, Dublin 24, between 3am and 4am this morning, Friday July 26, 2024.

Additionally, individuals with video recordings, including motorists with dash cams, from the area within the timeframe are asked to provide footage to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information that can assist Gardaí with this investigation is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01 666 6000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.