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>THE teenager who died after being stabbed in Dublin last night has been named locally. The community is in "deep shock" after the death of Azzam Raguragui, 18. 3 The teenager has been named locally as Azzam Raguragui 3 Forensic experts at the scene at Finsbury Park in Dundrum as it remains sealed off after a teen was stabbed Credit: RollingNews.ie 3 The stabbing occurred at around 8.10pm on Friday Credit: RollingNews.ie The teenager was knifed as he walked through Finsbury Park, Dundrum at approximately 8.10pm. Emergency services attended the scene and the lad was rushed to St James' Hospital but was sadly pronounced dead a short time later. Azzam Raguragui is from the Dundrum area. The family is "inconsolable", a friend has told us, adding: "No one can believe it." A number of people who were at the scene have given statements to gardai while investigators want to talk to others who were also there. 'BIG SHOCK' Independent councillor Brian Murphy told the Irish Sun that it is a "big shock" to the community. He said: "I'd just like to pass on my deepest condolences and sympathies to the family. "I'm sure the community will rally around them and get to the bottom of what happened. "It's a big shock to everyone in the area." COPS APPEAL FOR INFO Gardai this morning appealed for information. A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí at Dundrum, Dublin 14 are appealing to the public for information in relation to a fatal stabbing which occurred last evening, Friday 10 May 2019. An 18 year old male received fatal injuries following a stabbing incident at Finsbury Park, Dundrum at approximately 8.10pm. MOST READ IN NEWS PUP update Pandemic Unemployment Payment and Wage Subsidy to begin phase out from October TONE DEAF Live music ban at pubs, restaurants and hotels sparks fury ahead of reopening urgent appeal Gardai appeal to find four children missing from Dublin for almost 3 weeks LAST ORDERS 'No alternative' but to refuse to grant Berlin D2 bar licences renewal troll hell Andrew McGinley says trolls pretended to know family & 'facts' of how kids died Down Time Dublin salon praised for introducing silent appointments after Covid reopening "It is understood from initial enquiries that a number of people were in the vicinity at the time of the incident. "A Post Mortem examination is expected to be carried out later today. The scene is currently preserved and a full Garda technical examination will take place this morning. "Anyone who witnessed this incident or who have information is asked to contact the incident room at Dundrum Garda Station on 01- 666 5600, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station."<doc-sep>
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.