Man dies after Donegal assault

A 19-year-old man has died after being stabbed on Arranmore Island, Co Donegal early this morning.

A 19-year-old man has died after being stabbed on Arranmore Island, Co Donegal early this morning.

The man was seriously injured during an incident in a pub at about 2.30am.

He was taken to Letterkenny General Hospital where he died shortly after 10.30am.

Gardaí this evening are continuing to question a 39-year-old in connection with the incident.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination and the State Pathologists’ Office has been notified.

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