Gardaí arrest second man following fatal stabbing

Gardaí confirm they have arrested a second man following fatal stabbing of a 25 year old man in Kilkee, Co Clare last night.

The man in his early 20s was arrested in the area earlier today and is currently detained under Section 4, Criminal Justice Act 1984.

The incident occured at Marion Estate, Kilkee at approximately 1.15am this morning.

A 25 year old male received serious stab wounds and was removed to Limerick University Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. A 22 year old man was arrested a short time later in connection with this investigation and is also detained at Kilrush Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 Criminal Justice Act – 1984.