Man killed in Dublin knife attack

A man (28) has been killed in a knife attack in Dublin

A man (28) has been killed in a knife attack in Dublin. A second man is being treated in hospital with stab wounds after an incident at an apartment at Cedarwood Walk, Ballyfermot shortly after 6am today.

A 31-year-old man, who was arrested at the scene by gardai, is in custody at Ballyfermot Garda station.

He is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

A garda spokesman said the two men were taken to St James' Hospital with stab wounds. One was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. "The second man remains in hospital," he added.