Gardai have launched a murder investigation after the father of a deceased hitman was stabbed to death outside his home in West Dublin. Josh Fowler (63) received a single stab wound after he was attacked when a number of men called to his door in Dunsink Green in Finglas at around 12:30am this morning.

A man, aged in his 60s, was treated at the scene by emergency services. He was later pronounced dead at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. No arrests in relation to the incident h

A MURDER INVESTIGATION has been launched following the fatal assault of a man in his 60s in Finglas, Dublin overnight. The incident took place at a house in Dunsink Green shortly before 12.30am this morning.

Gardaí in Dublin have begun a murder investigation following the violent death of a man in Finglas last night.