Gardai investigating death of man (40s) in Temple Bar appeal for witnesses

"Gardaí investigating the death of a man in Dublin's Temple Bar at the weekend have appealed for witnesses to come forward. The man, in his 40s, had been restrained by security staff outside a licensed premises on Essex Street East when gardaí "responded to reports of a disturbance" shortly before 1am on Sunday, December 14. Gardaí on foot patrol detained the man but "subsequently sought assistance from a nearby ambulance crew as the male appeared unwell"."

""The male was taken to St James's Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased," a Garda spokesperson said today. Gardaí say the Coroner has been notified, and a post-mortem examination has been carried out by the Office of the State Pathologist. However, for operational reasons, the preliminary results of the post-mortem examination "are not being released at this time". The investigation is being led by a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) based at the incident room in Pearse Street Garda Station."

"The scene has been forensically examined and local policing inquiries have been conducted. A Garda Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been appointed. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Additionally, they are appealing to anyone with video footage-including dashcam footage-from Essex Street East between 12.30am and 1.30am on Sunday, December 14 to contact them. Anyone with information is asked to contact Pearse Street Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."

A man in his 40s was restrained by security staff outside a licensed premises on Essex Street East in Dublin's Temple Bar shortly before 1am on Sunday, December 14. Gardaí on foot patrol detained the man and subsequently sought ambulance assistance when he appeared unwell; he was taken to St James's Hospital and later pronounced deceased. The Coroner was notified and a post-mortem was carried out by the Office of the State Pathologist, but preliminary results are not being released for operational reasons. A Senior Investigating Officer is leading the inquiry, the scene was forensically examined, a FLO was appointed, and witnesses and video footage are being requested. Fiosrú will examine the actions taken by An Garda Síochána in responding to the incident.

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