Second arrest in relation to fatal stabbing in Tallaght

GARDAI are continuing to investigate all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his forties following an incident in Tallaght.

Named locally, Ionel Nicolae Diaconu (45) died following a stabbing incident at a house in Castle Lawns on Monday night.

An adult male arrested at the scene remains in custody and a second adult male was arrested yesterday.

According to a Garda statement issued: “An adult male who was arrested at the scene remains detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in the Dublin Region.

“A second adult male was arrested [on] Tuesday, 12th December 2023 as part of this investigation.

“He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in the Dublin region.”

On Monday, around 9pm, emergency services rushed into the area after being alerted to an incident at a residence in Castle Lawns. 

Mr Diaconu was treated by emergency services but was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later.

Gardai confirmed that a port-mortem was carried out on Tuesday by State Pathologist, Dr Linda Mulligan.

The results of the port-mortem are not being released for operational reasons.

The investigation is being led by a Senior Investigating Officer and a Garda Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to liaise with the family of the deceased.

Gardai are now appealing to anyone who may have information regarding this incident to come forward.

Contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01 666 6000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.