Garda appeal follows fatal Dublin assault

A man who was kicked and beaten in an attack in Dublin last weekend has died in hospital.

A man who was kicked and beaten in an attack in Dublin last weekend has died in hospital.

The 22-year-old victim, who sustained kicks and punches to the head and body, was pronounced dead at 1.40pm yesterday at Beaumont Hospital.

Gardaí have released a description of a man they are seeking in relation to the attack. He is about 22 years old with dark hair, tanned skin and is about 178cm tall.

The attack happened opposite Marino College, Fairview, on the northside of the city at about 3.30am on Sunday, October 11th.

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Gardaí want to speak to workers and patrons of the Barcode Night Club and people who may have used the Fairview route on their way home at that time.

It is thought that there were a number of young people socialising in the area on Saturday night into the early hours of Sunday morning.

They are also appealing for taxi drivers who were in the vicinity at the time of the incident to contact them with any information which may assist the investigation.

Those with information should contact Clontarf Garda station at 01-666 4800.