This is Aaron Keating - who has died after what's believed to have been a stabbing incident yesterday evening in Ongar, west Dublin.
Mr Keating, aged in his 40s, collapsed to the ground after being injured as locals tended to him, while Gardai and emergency services were alerted to the incident.
A teenager was arrested this morning on suspicion of murder and he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in west Dublin
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Aaron's broken-hearted family and friends have paid tribute to him. Taking to social media one relative wrote: "My little brother is gone from this world. I will see you in the stars Aaron and always love you."
Friends of Aaron are organising a vigil in his memory at 7pm this evening in Ongar village - those attending are asked to bring flowers and candles.
Ongar County Councillor Daniel Whooley has expressed his shock and sadness at the tragic death of Aaron Keating - who was stabbed following an incident on the main street in the village in West Dublin last night.
“It’s horrific. Everyone is really taken aback by the tragedy. I don’t know what exactly happened but Aaron’s death has come as a real shock to everyone here.”
“He was a charismatic lad who was very outgoing and well liked,” Cllr Whooley told us.
“We have an amazing community here and his death has really come as a shock to us all. I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Aaron’s family and friends on this terrible tragedy.”
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