A man has died after he was found on a footpath with serious injuries in Dublin.
A manhunt has been launched for those responsible and local media report a knife was involved in the attack.
Gardaí have said they are at the scene of a fatal assault, which occurred at Blackhorse Avenue in the early hours of Sunday.
A spokesperson said: “A male was discovered with serious injuries on the footpath at Blackhorse Place and conveyed from the scene to Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
“The scene has been preserved for forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
“The coroner and the office of the State Pathologist have been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.”
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly those who were in the Blackhorse Avenue/Blackhorse Place area or who may have video footage (including dash-cam) between 2am and 3.30am this morning.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
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