Man, 21, fatally stabbed in Dublin after trying to flee attacker

A young man's attempt to flee his attacker ended in tragedy in Dublin's city center. Qayyum Balogun, 21, was pursued and fatally stabbed on Clarendon Street after a dispute erupted following a gig in the south inner city.

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The victim tried to flee from the scene, at about 3am, but was pursued as he ran from Grafton Street on to Johnson’s Court before turning on to Clarendon Street, where it appears he was caught and stabbed.

Balogun, who was of Nigerian origin and had settled in Ireland, was known in the city's music and promotions scene. He had been attending an event on Grafton Street that concluded just before 3 a.m. on Monday. Gardaí believe a dispute between rival groups escalated, leading to the fatal stabbing.

Despite trying to escape from Grafton Street onto Johnson's Court and then Clarendon Street, Balogun was caught and repeatedly stabbed. He collapsed at the scene, and his killer fled before authorities arrived. Paramedics and gardaí attempted to save him, but he was pronounced dead at St. James's Hospital.

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He collapsed at the scene, with several people dispersing before gardaí arrived.

Pearse Street gardaí are examining CCTV footage from the area, including Grafton Street and surrounding streets, to piece together the events and identify the individuals involved. The Minister for Justice has been briefed on the incident.

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Gardaí suspect the dispute that led to his stabbing unfolded between rival groups.