Gardai were questioning a suspect last night after a man was stabbed to death in a homeless hostel.
The victim, named by sources as Jamie Kavanagh, was attacked repeatedly during a row at the facility in south inner city Dublin. Sources say the 24-year-old was originally from South Co Dublin, and was living in the hostel on Harrington Street, which houses homeless men.
The man who was arrested is understood to be aged 41 and from the Blanchardstown area of west Dublin. Sources say he has several criminal convictions. Gardai were called to the hostel at 4.45am and discovered Mr Kavanagh seriously injured.
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He was rushed to St James’s Hospital but he later died from his wounds. Detectives from Kevin Street Garda station were quizzing the suspect last night and can detain him for 24 hours.
The area was sealed off yesterday and gardai appealed for witnesses to come forward. A spokesman said: “Gardai are investigating a fatal assault on a man that occurred in the early hours of this morning. At approximately 4.45am, gardai received reports of a male, 20s, with serious injuries at the location.”
Tributes were paid online to Mr Kavanagh, who was known as Kavo, last night. One said: “You’ll be missed, hope you get the best bed in heaven.”
