Want the latest breaking news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free newsletter Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up! Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Gardai have said that "a male teenager has presented himself at a South Dublin Garda Station" this afternoon following the stabbing of 18-year-old Azzam Raguragui in Dundrum on Friday night. The male teen is currently assisting investigating Gardai with their enquiries in connection with the fatal stabbing. The investigating Gardaí are currently not considering any racial motive in relation to this ongoing investigation. They are continuing to examine the scene and a Post Mortem examination is currently being carried out. Superintendent Martin McGonnell has requested privacy for the family of the deceased at this time and a Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to the family. The eighteen-year-old was attacked in Finsbury Park near his home in Dundrum. It's understood that the tragic teen was walking home from evening prayers when he was attacked. Azzam, who was described as a friendly, cheerful young man, was a GAA fan who hoped to become an entrepreneur. It's believed that the horror stabbing happened shortly after 8 o'clock yesterday evening. The young man was treated at the scene by emergency services before being rushed to St James's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Three different crime scenes have been preserved in the area around Finsbury Park. Azzam, who is known to his pals as 'Azzy', was a popular young man in the Dundrum area. Special prayers in his memory will be held at the Sufi Mosque on Talbot Street on Saturday night.<doc-sep>A teenager is assisting gardaí with their inquiries following a fatal stabbing in Dublin. He presented himself at a garda station in south Dublin on Saturday afternoon. It follows an incident in Finsbury Park in Dundrum shorty after 8pm last night in which an 18-year-old man died. The victim has been named locally as Azzam Raguragui, who was from the Dundrum area. It is understood Mr Raguragui sustained an injury to his chest. He was treated at the scene by emergency services before being taken to St James's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Investigating gardaí say they are following a definite line of inquiry and say they are currently not considering any racial motive. A post-mortem examination is being carried out by Deputy State Pathologist Dr Linda Mulligan. The scene of the incident remained sealed off this Saturday evening as gardaí carried out detailed searches of undergrowth. A team from the Garda Technical Bureau has removed a number of items in evidence bags. Superintendent Martin McGonnell at Dundrum Garda Station, expressed his thanks to all the members of the public who have provided information in relation to this investigation. Detectives continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have information to contact Dundrum Garda Station on 01-666 5600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.<doc-sep>A TEENAGER has presented himself to Gardai in connection with the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old in a south Dublin park last night. Azzam Raguragui, 18, was knifed as he walked through Finsbyury Park in Dundrum at around 8.10pm. 3 Tragic Azzam Raguragui 3 Forensic experts at the scene at Finsbury Park in Dundrum Credit: RollingNews.ie Emergency services attended the scene and he was rushed to St James’ Hospital but was sadly pronounced dead a short time later. Gardai say a male teen is now assisting them in their enquiries over the young lad's tragic death. Cops have also ruled out any racial motive in their investigation and are following a definite line of enquiry. A post mortem examination is currently being carried out by Deputy State Pathologist Dr Linda Mulligan. A family liasion officer has also been appointed to the young lad's family. 'DEFINITE LINE OF ENQUIRY' Gardai said this evening: "A male teenager has presented himself at a South Dublin Garda Station this afternoon, Saturday May 11th 2019, and is currently assisting investigating Gardaí with their enquiries in connection with a fatal stabbing incident which occurred last night, Friday May 10th 2019. "Investigating Gardaí are now following a definite line of enquiry. Investigating Gardaí are currently not considering any racial motive in relation to this ongoing investigation. "The Post Mortem examination is currently being carried out by Deputy State Pathologist Dr. Linda Mulligan. Gardai continue to examine the scene of the incident. "Superintendent Martin McGonnell has requested privacy for the family of the deceased at this time and a family liaison officer has been appointed to the family. "Gardai continue to engage with the local community in the area of the incident and the wider community of all parties involved. "Superintendent McGonnell, Dundrum Garda Station, expresses his thanks all the members of the public who have provided information in relation to this investigation and continues to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have information to contact Dundrum Garda Station 01-666 5600, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station." Earlier today Independent councillor Brian Murphy told the Irish Sun that the horror incident is a “big shock” to the community. He said: “I’d just like to pass on my deepest condolences and sympathies to the family. 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A MALE TEENAGER has presented himself to Gardaí this afternoon, and is assisting the investigation into the death of a Dublin teenager last night. An 18-year-old (gardaí clarified the man’s age this morning) received fatal injuries following the stabbing at Finsbury Park in Dundrum at approximately 8.10pm. The teenager has been named locally as Azzam Raguragui. A post-mortem is due to be carried out later today by Deputy State Pathologist Dr Linda Mulligan. The scene is currently preserved and Gardaí are still examining the area. Investigating Gardaí are now following a definite line of enquiry. Gardaí are currently not considering any racial motive in this investigation. A Muslim organisation called the Irish Sufi Foundation said it had received the “devastating and heartbreaking” news that Azzam had died last night: Azzam was a kind, courteous, respectful and cheerful young man who always had a smile on his face. He was bright, talented and ambitious with aspirations to become a successful entrepreneur. Such a tragic loss. A wonderful young life full of potential cut short. Superintendent Martin McGonnell has requested privacy for the family of the deceased at this time and a Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to the family. Gardaí say they are continuing to engage with the local community in the area of the incident and the wider community of all parties involved. It’s understood that a number of people were in the vicinity at the time of the incident. Superintendent McGonnell from Dundrum Garda Station, expressed his thanks all the members of the public who have provided information in relation to this investigation and continues to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have information to contact Dundrum Garda Station 01-666 5600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.