Ireland Three arrested over fatal assault of Kevin Walsh in Lucan, Dublin
Kevin Walsh, a man aged 34 or 35 (reports differ), was found critically injured at an apartment in the Shackleton estate in Lucan, west Dublin, at about 3am on Sunday 7 January 2024, and was pronounced dead at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown later that day. The assault is understood to have taken place between Saturday 6 January and the early hours of 7 January, and gardaí are investigating his death. Two women in their 40s and a man in his 30s were arrested on Thursday 30 May 2024 and are detained at Garda stations in the Dublin region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. The investigation continues from an Incident Room at Crumlin Garda Station, and no charges or court appearances have been reported.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested30 May
3 reports - Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Kevin Walsh, a man aged 34 or 35 (reports differ), died after a fatal assault in west Dublin.
- The Irish Times reports a fatal stabbing, while other reports describe a fatal assault.
- Where
- Gardaí were called to an apartment in the Shackleton estate in Lucan.
- Walsh was pronounced dead at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown.
- When
- Walsh was found critically injured at about 3am on Sunday 7 January 2024.
- The assault is understood to have taken place between Saturday 6 January and the early hours of 7 January 2024.
- Cause
- Gardaí suspect Walsh was assaulted in the Shackleton estate apartment but have not ruled out an attack elsewhere.
- Other details
- Ambulance personnel treating Walsh for serious injuries called gardaí.
- Walsh's condition deteriorated after surgery and he died later that night.
- Detectives believe Walsh took a taxi from Allentown, Tallaght, to Shackleton in the early hours of Sunday.
- Investigation
- Two women in their 40s and a man in his 30s were arrested on Thursday 30 May 2024 as part of the investigation.
- The three arrested people are detained at Garda stations in the Dublin region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
- The investigation is run by a Senior Investigating Officer from an Incident Room at Crumlin Garda Station, and gardaí have appealed to the public for information.
- Charges
- No charges have been reported in the case.
27 statements extracted from the articles
- whatKevin Walsh died after a fatal stabbing in west Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim's condition deteriorated after surgery and he died later that night. (irishtimes.com)
- whatKevin Walsh died after a fatal assault, and gardaí are investigating his death. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe victim was pronounced deceased at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereGardaí were called to an apartment in the Shackleton estate in Lucan. (irishtimes.com)
- whereKevin Walsh was found critically injured at his apartment in Lucan, West Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe victim was found with serious injuries at an apartment at around 3am on Sunday, January 7, 2024. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe assault is understood to have taken place between Saturday, January 6 and the early hours of Sunday, January 7, 2024. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThree people were arrested on Thursday. (irishtimes.com)
- whenGardaí were called at about 3am on January 7th. (irishtimes.com)
- whenKevin Walsh was found at around 3am on January 7. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe assault is understood to have occurred between Saturday 6 January and the early hours of Sunday 7 January. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeGardaí suspect Walsh was assaulted in an apartment in the Shackleton estate. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationTwo women in their 40s and a man in his 30s were arrested on Thursday 30 May 2024. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe three arrested are detained at Garda Stations in the Dublin region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe investigation is continuing from an Incident Room at Crumlin Garda Station under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationA Garda Family Liaison Officer continues to keep the deceased's family informed of developments. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing to the public for information in relation to the incident. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationTwo women in their 40s and a man in his 30s were arrested as part of the investigation. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationDetectives in Crumlin are continuing to investigate the incident. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationTwo women in their 40s and a man in his 30s were arrested on Thursday as part of the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe investigation is being run from an Incident Room at Crumlin Garda Station under a Senior Investigating Officer. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing to the public for information about the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherAmbulance personnel called gardaí while treating the victim for serious injuries. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe three arrested people are detained at Garda stations in the Dublin region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- otherDetectives believe Walsh took a taxi from Allentown, Tallaght, to the Shackleton area in the early hours of Sunday. (irishtimes.com)
- otherKevin Walsh was pronounced dead at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown later that evening. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 31 May2024Three arrested in connection to fatal assault of Dublin man in January
Reports three arrests (two women in their 40s and a man in his 30s) in the investigation into Kevin Walsh's death. Gives the arrest day as Thursday and says the three are detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
victim, Kevin Walsh, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Kevin Walshsuspect, 40s, femalesuspect, 40s, femalesuspect, 30s, male - 30 May2024Three people arrested in connection with fatal stabbing of Kevin Walsh
Reports that two women in their 40s and a man in his 30s were arrested on Thursday and are detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. Also gives background on the victim's previous convictions and the taxi journey detectives believe he took.
victim, Kevin Walsh, 35, male, irish (judged from name)Kevin Walshsuspect, 40s, femalesuspect, 40s, femalesuspect, 30s, male - 30 May2024Trio arrested in connection with killing of a man in Lucan
Three people arrested in connection with the killing; investigation ongoing from Crumlin Garda Station under an SIO; public appeal for information issued.
victim, 30s, malesuspect, 40s, femalesuspect, 40s, femalesuspect, 30s, male