Case No. 5284Homicide (fatal stabbing) · Co. Dublin · 7 Jan 2024

Inquest into fatal stabbing of Kevin Walsh in Lucan, Dublin

An inquest heard that Kevin Walsh, 35, died in January from haemorrhage and shock after a stab wound to the abdomen. Gardaí expect to send a file to the DPP, and three people were arrested in May, but no one has been charged.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested6 Aug
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatKevin Walsh, 35, from Tallaght, died at Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown on January 7th. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereMr Walsh was found with serious injuries in an apartment in the Shackleton estate in Lucan. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeMr Walsh died of haemorrhage and shock after a stab wound to the abdomen. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí expect to have a file with the DPP within two to three months. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationNo one has been charged in relation to Mr Walsh's death. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThree people were arrested in May in connection with the stabbing. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe coroner granted an adjournment of the case for six months under section 25 of the Coroner's Act. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherGardaí have not ruled out that Mr Walsh was attacked somewhere other than the apartment. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Aug2024
    Man died of haemorrhage and shock after being stabbed in abdomen, inquest hears

    Inquest report: cause of death given as haemorrhage and shock after a stab wound to the abdomen; coroner adjourned the case for six months; three people (two women in their 40s, one man in his 30s) were arrested in May; no one charged.

    victim, Kevin Walsh, 35, male, irish (judged from name)Kevin Walshsuspect, 40s, femalesuspect, 40s, femalesuspect, 30s, male