A 51-year-old man from Dublin passed away in the Mater Hospital following serious injuries incurred during an interaction with garda on O'Connell Street. The police ombudsman, Fiosrù, confirmed the launch of a criminal investigation into the incident. Eyewitnesses are being sought, particularly from the early morning of Friday when the event occurred. Sources have characterized the incident as a tragic loss for his family and community, revealing he was a respected person. A post mortem is planned as investigators continue to liaise with the man's family.
The 51-year-old Dublin man was rushed to hospital in a "gravely ill" condition after suffering fatal injuries following an interaction with an on-duty garda.
Fiosrú has launched a "criminal investigation" into the incident and is seeking witnesses who may have information about the early morning event.
Sources described the incident as a "devastating tragedy" and highlighted that the man was "a very decent individual from a loving family."
Fiosrú is particularly interested in hearing from anyone near the Holiday Inn on O'Connell Street at around 4.15am, including drivers with dashcam footage.
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