Man (21) tried to flee killer before being stabbed in Dublin city centre

A 21-year-old man, Qayyum Balogun, was fatally stabbed in Dublin city centre following a dispute between rival groups after a music event. Gardaí are currently investigating the incident and reviewing CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators.
Why it matters
The violent death of a young man in a high-traffic area of Dublin has raised concerns about public safety and youth violence in the city.
A man stabbed to death off Grafton Street in Dublin’s south inner city tried to flee from his killer but was pursued for a distance before being caught and wounded several times.
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