Statement from Lord Mayor of Dublin Cllr Ray McAdam on fatal assault in Ballybough

“As Lord Mayor of Dublin and as a local councillor, I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of a man in his 50s following an assault in Dublin.

“My thoughts are with those injured, and with the family and loved ones of the deceased at this extremely difficult time.

“The community in Ballybough is in shock, and I would appeal to anyone who may have information to contact An Garda Síochána to assist with their ongoing investigation.”