A man aged in his late 50s has died following an alleged stabbing in Limerick city centre this afternoon.
The man was found with deep stab wounds on a laneway linking Roches Street and Thomas Street at around 1.20pm.
He was tragically shortly pronounced dead a short time later.
Another man also aged in his 50s has been arrested in connection with this investigation and is being held at Roxoboro Road Garda Station.
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact them at Henry Street Garda Station on 061 2124000.