GARDAÍ HAVE RELEASED the 24-year-old man arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of Vincent Parsons, who died following a fatal assault on Saturday in Tallaght.

The man, who was arrested yesterday on suspicion of murder, has been released without charge and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Vincent Parsons died on Monday evening after an assault in Tallaght on Saturday. The father-of-two, who worked as a welder, was discovered with head injuries by passers-by in Killinarden Estate in Tallaght.

On Tuesday, Gardaí appealed for any witnesses to come forward. They said that Vincent had met a “very violent death”.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01 666 6000, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

A Garda spokesperson said that “investigations are ongoing”.

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Man released without charge as Garda investigation into fatal Tallaght assault continues

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