Man (24) arrested in connection with the death of Vincent Parsons

GARDAI have arrested a 24-year-old male in connection with the fatal assault of Vincent Parsons in Tallaght last Saturday.

Vincent Parsons (34), with an address in the Clondalkin area, was discovered with head injuries by passers-by in Killinarden Estate last on Saturday night (August 24).

Vincent Parsons (pic: An Garda Siochana)

It’s understood he had sustained a number of head injuries during an incident in and around a nearby public house where he had been socialising.

The father-of-two was rushed to Tallaght University Hospital by gardai where he was pronounced dead on Monday (August 26).

In a statement released this morning, a Garda spokesperson said: “A 24-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of murder and he is currently being detained at Tallaght Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.”

According to gardai, investigations are continuing.

Anybody with information is encouraged to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 6666000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.