Cillian Sherlock, PA
Updated: 1.14pm
The man who was killed on Monday evening following a stabbing incident in Tallaght, Dublin has been named locally as Ionel Nicolae Diaconu.
The Irish Examiner reports Mr Diaconu (45) is believed to be from Eastern Europe originally.
Forensic examinations are underway at a house in Dublin where the incident took place.
It happened in the Castle Park area of Tallaght shortly before 9pm. The body has now been removed from the scene.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and is currently detained.
Local Councillor Mick Duff, who lives near where the incident took place, described it as a major tragedy for the community.
"There are families heading to school this morning, whether it is Scoil Aonghusa or Tallaght Community School.
"It is the time of year when people are thinking about Christmas, so for this to happen it is shocking, and it is hard to comprehend," Cllr Duff said.
