A teenage boy has died following a stabbing in the Tallaght area of Dublin.

It happened at around 3pm this afternoon in Kilclare Cresent in Jobstown.

The victim was taken to Tallaght hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Gardaí are at the scene, which has been preserved for a technical examination.

Investigations are ongoing and no arrests have been made.

Gardaí are appealing to witnesses who may have been in the Kilclare area this afternoon between 2.45pm and 3.30pm today to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01-666-6000, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line on 1800-666-111, or any Garda station.