01/09/2017

Man Found Unconscious On Dublin Street Dies

An investigation has been launched following the death of a man found unconscious in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Friday morning, 01 September.

It is understood the man was homeless and sleeping rough on Suffolk Street, close to Grafton Street.

He was found unconscious on the footpath at about 4am. Emergency services treated the man at the scene but he was later pronounced dead at St James's Hospital.

Anyone who was in the area around the time, or anyone who might have information is asked to contact gardaí.

(MH)

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