A man has died following an assault incident in Co Dublin over the weekend.
The man, aged in his 30s, suffered serious injuries following an incident in Lucan at around 3am yesterday morning.
He was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment of his injuries but died at around 6.30pm yesterday evening.
Gardaí have requested the services of the State pathologist and a post-mortem exam is expected to take place later today.
An incident room has been established at Lucan Garda Station and the investigation is being led by a senior investigating officer, gardaí have said.
Gardaí are now appealing for information in relation to the incident.
They said the man had travelled by taxi from the Allenton area in Tallaght, Dublin 24, to an address in the Shackleton residential area of Lucan in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Any road users who were travelling in the vicinity of Allenton, Tallaght, Dublin 24 and Shackleton, Lucan, Co Dublin at this time and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Lucan Garda Station on 01 666 7300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800, 666 111 or any Garda Station.
