Two men charged over stabbing

Two men arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred in Tyrrelstown, Co Dublin on Friday night have been charged…

Two men arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred in Tyrrelstown, Co Dublin on Friday night have been charged.

Toyosi Shittabey (15) was taken James Connolly hospital in Blanchardstown following an altercation, but was pronounced dead a short time later.

The two men appeared before a special sitting of Dublin District Court 44 at 4pm today. Their ages are 23 and 38 years respectively.

Minister of State for Equality and Integration Mary White has expressed profound sadness at the fatal stabbing of Mr Shittabey.

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Ms White said: "I sincerely regret this attack on a member of one of our new communities and wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the Shittabey family".

"I hope that Toyosi's assailants swiftly face the justice they deserve and I call on anybody that may be able to help the Gardaí's investigation to do so without delay," Minister White added.

Anyone with information or who may have seen a Black Nissan Qashqai in the general area last night is asked to contact the Gardaí at Blanchardstown 01-6667000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.