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Man dies following stabbing in Co Wicklow

Two people have been arrested.
Newstalk
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09.01 11 Feb 2022


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Man dies following stabbing in Co Wicklow

Newstalk
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09.01 11 Feb 2022


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A man in his 30s has died after being stabbed in Co Wicklow last night.

Gardaí were called to a house in Ballyconnell, Shillelagh at around 8.15pm last night.

A man was found dead at the scene.

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A woman in her 20s and a man in his 30s were both arrested at the scene.

They're being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Bray Garda Station and Baltinglass Garda Station, respectively.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination, and the Office of the State Pathologist has been notified.

In a statement, gardaí said they're looking for anyone who has information about the incident.

They said: "Anyone who was in the village of Ballyconnell yesterday or any person who noticed any unusual activity in Ballyconnell yesterday evening is asked to contact investigating Gardaí.

"Any person who was in the village of Ballyconnell last night between 7pm and 8.15pm and who may have camera footage of the area is asked to make this available. Similarly, if any road user was travelling in the area and who may has camera (including dash cam) footage is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí."

Anyone with any information can contact Baltinglass Garda Station on 059 648 2610, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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