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Concerns Grow Over Levels Of Knife Crime In Dublin After Fatal Stabbing

A 34-year-old man has died after he was stabbed in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Saturday...
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5:00 PM - 17 Feb 2025



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Concerns Grow Over Levels Of Knife Crime In Dublin After Fatal Stabbing

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Today FM

5:00 PM - 17 Feb 2025

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A 34-year-old man has died after he was stabbed in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Meanwhile, new figures released by An Garda Síochána shows that the number of knives that were seized in Ireland is up by 58% between 2015 and 2024.

So, what’s being done to tackle the issue of knife crime in Ireland?

Matt spoke to criminologist Trina O’Connor and Richard Guiney, Chief Executive of Dublin Town, to hear their views.

Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation


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