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Man dead in motorbike crash was armed with handgun and linked to Finglas feud

The man died after the crash in Dunsink Park yesterday.

A MAN WHO died in a motorbike accident in Finglas, north Dublin, yesterday was in possession of a handgun when he crashed, gardaí believe.

The man drove his bike into a pole in Dunsink Park yesterday around 3pm and was brought to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

It has been alleged that a passerby took the handgun from his waistband following the incident and ran away. Gardaí are now investigating if the man was on his way to carry out a shooting at the time.

The deceased man was well-known to officers and was part of a fast-growing feud in the Finglas area.

He had a number of previous convictions. They included car theft and criminal damage.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

In a statement, gardaí said: “We are appealing to any persons or motorists who may have witnessed the collision to contact them at Finglas Garda Station on 01 – 6667500, the Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111 or any Garda Station.”

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    Mute Jim Buckley Barrett
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    Jul 22nd 2021, 7:12 PM

    RIP, terrible week for deaths between swimming and road. Take care over the weekend and be safe.

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    Jul 22nd 2021, 11:38 PM

    Such a tragedy. Why wasn’t he taken to mullingar hospital I wonder

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    Mute The only INFP in Ireland
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    Jul 22nd 2021, 11:55 PM

    @Anthony Hilton: Who knows – maybe Tallaght hospital was better equipped to treat whatever type of injuries he suffered and they wanted to give him every chance. Though a paramedic told my family when my grandad took a bad turn that they never pass a hospital because they asked for him to be taken to Beaumont but Connolly was nearer at the time so he went there

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    Jul 22nd 2021, 11:56 PM

    Rest in Peace

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