Gardai in Limerick are investigating a fatal stabbing overnight.

At around 2 o' clock this morning Gardai were called to the apartment on Dock Road, following a report that a man in his 60's had been stabbed. 

The man was brought to University Hospital Limerick where he was later pronounced dead. 

The scene is currently preserved for a technical examination and the office of the State Pathologist has been notified.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses or to anyone who can assist with the investigation to contact them at Henry Street Garda Station.