28/08/2019

Man Arrested In Tallaght Murder Investigation

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Vincent Parsons in Dublin on Saturday.

The victim, aged 34, was assaulted outside a pub in Killinarden and discovered at a nearby estate with serious head injuries a short time later.

He was pronounced dead at Tallaght Hospital on Monday evening.

Police said the individual is being detained at Tallaght Garda Station where he ca be held for up to 24 hours.



(JG/MH)

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