23/09/2013

Man Held Over Fatal Stabbing

Gardaí investigating the fatal stabbing of a 32-year-old man in Tallaght, Dublin, have arrested a man who was at the scene of the suspected murder.

It is understood that father-of-one James Humphries was fatally stabbed after a row broke out at a house in Kilaton Way at around 18:40 on Sunday evening.

A man, believed to be in his 30s, was arrested at the scene last night, he can be detained for up to 24 hours.

Gardaí have said that a number of people were in the house watching the All-Ireland football final at the time of the stabbing and have appealed for anyone who was there to contact them.

A motive for the attack is still trying to be established.

(MH/CD)

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