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An Irish man has been fatally stabbed while on holiday in Turkey.

The body of the 64 year old was found at a sea-front apartment in the tourist resort of Bodrum yesterday.

Local media are reporting a knife was found outside the apartment building.

Earlier

An Irish man has died in Turkey.

The 64-year-old is reported to have been found at an apartment in the tourist resort of Bodrum yesterday afternoon.

It is understood he suffered a number of stab wounds.

The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that it is providing consular assistance to the family of an Irish citizen who died in Turkey.