A 17 year old is still being detained at Waterford Garda Station in connection with the death of a man in Dunmore East.

The 25 year old man died after a stabbing incident in the County Waterford fishing village early this morning.

At approximately 3.40am Gardaí and emergency services were called to the Shanakiel area in Dunmore East.

A 25-year-old man was discovered at the scene and treated for an apparent stab wound. He was removed to University Hospital Waterford where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

The scene is preserved and the Garda Technical Bureau have been requested by investigators to examine the site.

The local Coroner and Office of the State Pathologist have been notified. An incident room has been established at Waterford Garda Station.

A 17 year old has been arrested and is currently detained at Waterford Garda Station.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to contact them.

They are particularly appealing to anyone who was in the Shanakiel area of Dunmore East in the early hours of this morning to come forward and contact the incident room at Waterford Garda Station on 051-305300 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

Local Sinn Fein Councillor Pat Fitzgerald was at the scene earlier. He says everyone in the area is shocked following the death of the young local man.