An investigation is under way after a 21-yr-old man died following an assault in Dublin city centre in the early hours of this morning.
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The man was found on Clarendon Street, close to Grafton Street, in a serious condition at around 3am. He was taken to St James’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Several scenes around Grafton Street have been preserved for forensic examination and the Office of the State Pathologist has been informed. Gardaà have sealed off a large part of Grafton Street, as well as Johnson’s Court, Coppinger Row and part of Duke Street.
A Family Liaison Officer is supporting the young man’s family. Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has been briefed on the incident and has extended his condolences to the man’s family.
Gardaà are appealing for any witnesses, particularly anyone in the Grafton Street or Clarendon Street area between 2am and 3.30am who may have camera footage, including CCTV or dash-cam, to contact Pearse Street Garda Station on 01 66-69000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 66-61-11 or any garda station.
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