A man has died following a stabbing on O’Connell Street this morning

The stabbing happened this morning.

A man has passed away following a stabbing incident in on O'Connell Street in the early hours of this morning. The incident occurred near the GPO on O'Connell Street at around 1.40am. The man was taken to the Mater Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. A murder investigation is underway by An Garda Síochána. The scene has been entirely sealed off, and traffic diversions are in place. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information or anyone who was on O'Connell St, in the early hours of this morning, who can assist Gardaí in this investigation to contact them at Store St Garda station on 01 6668000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. There are significant disruptions to Dublin Bus and Luas services this morning.