Witnesses sought after man found injured on Dublin footpath dies following late night assault
Reported by The Independent · October 18, 2026
Man dies in hospital
The injured man was taken from the scene to Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to a Garda spokesperson. Gardaí described the incident as a fatal assault.
Gardaí identified the location of the assault as Blackhorse Avenue. The spokesperson said the man was found on the footpath at Blackhorse Place.
Investigation underway
A post-mortem examination is to be arranged. Local media reported that a knife was involved in the attack; the article did not provide further details about the weapon.
Appeal for information
Gardaí are asking witnesses to come forward, particularly anyone who was in the Blackhorse Avenue or Blackhorse Place area between 2am and 3.30am. They are also seeking video recordings, including dash-camera footage.
Key points
- A man died after being found with serious injuries on a Dublin footpath.
- Gardaí identified Blackhorse Avenue as the assault location; their spokesperson said the man was found on Blackhorse Place.
- Local media reported that a knife was involved, and a manhunt is underway.
- Gardaí want witnesses and video footage from the area between 2am and 3.30am.