Gardaí in Tallaght are investigating a fatal assault which occurred at Avonbeg Gardens, Tallaght , Dublin 24 at approximately 5.30pm on Thursday.
A male (age not known) was seriously assaulted during the incident. He was taken to Tallaght Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The scene is currently preserved. No arrests have been made.
Fianna Fail councillor for Tallaght south-central Charlie O’Connor said the local community in Tallaght are “shocked and saddened” by the incident.
“The local people are understandably shocked and upset by what happened today. I hope anyone in the local community who has any information about what happened will be prepared to help the Gardai with their investigation.”
Investigating gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact the incident room at Tallaght Garda Station on 01-666 6000, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.