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Double tragedy as boxer dies after entering river while fleeing 'slash attack'
- Griffin died after entering the River Liffey following a suspected knife attack near the War Memorial Gardens in Dublin.
- Griffin was treated at the scene and rushed to St James's Hospital, where he later died.
- Gardai appealed for witnesses and are examining post-mortem results to determine the investigation's course.
- Locals described Griffin as a talented boxer who trained at St Matthews Boxing Club in Ballyfermot.
- Police asked for dash-cam footage and any information from 9:00 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. on Saturday.
- The incident happened around 10 p.m. on Saturday near Islandbridge in Dublin.
- Thomas Griffin's brother James Griffin, 26, was fatally stabbed at a club in Ballyfermot in 2014.
- Professional boxer Luke Keeler paid tribute on social media after Griffin's death.
- Gardaí urged witnesses to come forward and provided contact details for reporting information.
- Tributes poured in for Griffin from friends and local figures amid the investigation.
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