Vigil in Tullamore this lunchtime for man who died after incident in Dublin

The Offaly Africa Support Group has organised a vigil in Tullamore's O'Connor Square today, Thursday, May 21, at 1pm in memory of Yves Sakila.

Mr Sakila died in Dublin this week following an alleged shoplifting incident.

The entire community are invited to take part in the vigil.

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The event will involve the signing of a condolence register and paying respects to the deceased.

Said a spokesperson for the group: "We cannot stay quiet . . . it could have been anyone . . . we must stand together."

Meanwhile, Gardaí are continuing to investigate all of the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr Sakila following an incident on Henry Street, Dublin 1, on Friday May15 shortly after 5pm.

The post-mortem examination has been completed by the Office of the State Pathologist, the results of which are not being released for operational reasons.

Gardaí have recovered footage from CCTV and social media of the incident.

However Gardaí are looking to speak with anyone who was on Henry Street (between Moore Street and Coles Lane) during the period 5pm until 5.25pm on Friday.

A Senior Investigative Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation by the Serious Crime Unit in Store Street.

An incident room has been established in Store Street Garda Station. A Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been appointed to the family of the deceased. Gardaí continue to engage with the male (aged in his 80s) who was injured.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Store Street Garda Station on 01 666 8000, the Garda Confidential Line, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.