Overview
- The victim is reported as a 31-year-old Ukrainian father of one who has lived in Ireland since childhood.
- The assault occurred around 7:50pm in the Lower John Street/Knapp's Square/Devonshire Street area, and the man collapsed after returning to his Camden Court apartment on Carroll’s Quay.
- A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed, an incident room is open at Watercourse Road Garda Station, and a Family Liaison Officer is supporting relatives.
- Investigators are conducting forensic examinations and harvesting CCTV and dash-cam footage, with a focus on activity between 7:30pm and 9pm.
- Gardaí say no weapon has been recovered and they are appealing to witnesses, especially taxi drivers and motorists, to come forward.