Man dies following Dublin assault

A Dublin man who suffered a heart attack during an assault in the Kilbarrack area of the city early on Monday morning has died…

A Dublin man who suffered a heart attack during an assault in the Kilbarrack area of the city early on Monday morning has died.

The 43-year-old from Coolock was found by gardaí close to the Greendale Shopping Centre in Killbarrack.

A post mortem is expected to be carried out tomorrow afternoon. The man's name will not be released until all next of kin have been informed.

Gardai in Raheny are appealing for witnesses to the assault which happened atapproximately 1.35am on Monday morning to contact them on (01) 6664300 or the Garda Confidential Number 1800 666 111.