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| Dublin stabbing: Man dies after O'Connell Street attack | Dublin stabbing: Man dies after O'Connell Street attack |
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| A man has died after being stabbed in O'Connell Street in Dublin city centre. | A man has died after being stabbed in O'Connell Street in Dublin city centre. |
| It happened at about 01:40 local time on Tuesday close to the General Post Office (GPO). The victim was taken to hospital, but died from his injuries. | It happened at about 01:40 local time on Tuesday close to the General Post Office (GPO). The victim was taken to hospital, but died from his injuries. |
| Irish broadcaster RTE reports that the man was stabbed several times following an altercation with another man who he had previously been talking to. | Irish broadcaster RTE reports that the man was stabbed several times following an altercation with another man who he had previously been talking to. |
| A murder investigation is under way and a man, believed to be in his 20s, was arrested in nearby Marlborough Street. | |
| He was taken to a police station for questioning, but this was suspended while he was taken to hospital for treatment. | He was taken to a police station for questioning, but this was suspended while he was taken to hospital for treatment. |
| A member of An Garda Síochána (Irish police) had observed the two men prior to the altercation and had requested that they be monitored on CCTV. | |
| Following the incident, another officer attempted to render first aid assisted by members of the public. | |
| Gardaí have appealed for for assistance from anyone who witnessed the incident or may have any video footage. | |
| The scene remained sealed off on Tuesday morning and traffic diversions are in place. | The scene remained sealed off on Tuesday morning and traffic diversions are in place. |
| Police said a weapon was recovered and they are gathering CCTV footage as part of the investigation. | Police said a weapon was recovered and they are gathering CCTV footage as part of the investigation. |