Man held over fatal stabbing

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of Jason Ryan (27) in Wexford on Wednesday.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of Jason Ryan (27) in Wexford on Wednesday.

The man was arrested in Dublin this morning and is being held at Wexford Garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

Jason Ryan was attacked after answering a late-night call to the door of his home in Hollyville Heights, in the town.

He died later at Wexford General Hospital from his injuries.

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