A man has died after being stabbed in Loughlinstown in south county Dublin.
The 31 year old was stabbed a number of times on Loughlinstown Drive just after midnight during a fight between a group of men.
A man in his 30s has been stabbed to death in south county Dublin
It followed a row that broke out between a group of men just after midnight at Loughlinstown Drive
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Members of the Armed Support Unit, local Garda units and emergency services attended the scene - but the man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
The father of two was known to Gardai.
Two men, in their 30s, who were arrested in relation to this incident have been released without charge.
Files will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact Shankill Garda station 01-6665-900 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111.
Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.