Investigation after man dies following assault in Dublin

Gardaí have launched an investigation after a man died following an assault in Dublin 7 in the early hours of the morning.

The man was found with serious injuries on the footpath at Blackhorse Place. He was taken to the Mater Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The scene has been preserved for a forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.

An Garda Síochána said the Coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist have been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.

The investigation is being coordinated from an incident room at the Bridewell Garda Station under the direction of a senior investigating officer.

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 Bridewell Garda Station on 01 666 8200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.