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Gardai in Co Kildare launch a murder investigation after a man dies following an attack in Athy




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Gardaí in Co Kildare have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 34-year-old man in Athy on Thursday.

The investigation comes after the man who has been named as David Boland, from Nurney, was stabbed multiple times after a row broke out on Duke Street at approximately 5.30am on Thursday morning.

Gardaí say Mr Boland who later died in Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise a short time later, was attacked and stabbed multiple times.

Mr Boland’s car a silver Audi was also taken following the attack and was later found burned out on Woodstock Street.

It is understood that a house party was taking place in the area at the time of the incident, but it is not believed that Mr Boland attended the party.

Investigating officers say they are currently reviewing CCTV footage and are appealing for witnesses to come forward and contact them.

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