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Woman arrested after man (20's) stabbed to death

Woman arrested after man (20's) stabbed to death

A woman in her 30s has been arrested following a fatal stabbing in Dublin.

The stabbing occurred earlier this morning, at around 7am, in the Brownsbarn Estate, Kingswood area near City West.

The Garda Technical Bureau is currently at the scene and the State Pathologist has been informed.

Gardaí said the woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently detained in Clondalkin Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

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Gardaí said they are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing as there is no known motive at this time.

In a statement, they said: "Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the Brownsbarn Estate and Kingswood area between the hours of 6am and 7am today 25th February 2020 who may have information in relation to this incident to come forward.

"Gardaí are particularly appealing to road users who may have camera footage."

Anyone with any information should contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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