‘Completely false’ information following death of man in Saggart

A GARDA spokesperson has stated that there has been “completely false” information linking the death of a man in Saggart this week with immigration and international protection.

The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, August 7, when gardaí were requested by the National Ambulance Service to assist with a medical emergency near the Saggart Luas stop.

“Gardaí sealed off Fortunestown Lane to allow ambulance personnel to treat a man who had taken seriously ill,” stated the spokesperson.

“The man, aged in his 30s, was taken from the scene to Tallaght Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

“An Garda Síochána is aware of posts and comments online with misinformation and disinformation speculating and linking this personal incident to immigration and International Protection.

“This speculation and commentary is completely false.

“This sort of baseless speculation is not only generally unhelpful, but is upsetting to a family who have in the very immediate lost a loved one

“An Garda Síochána is very aware of online misinformation, disinformation and fake news, not just in relation to this incident, but in general, in widespread public circulation.

“An Garda Síochána appeals to all members of the public to independently verify any information that you are reading on social media and/or messaging apps.”