BREAKING: Man, 50s, in ‘serious condition’ after St Patrick's Day stabbing in Limerick

A MAN, aged in his 50s, remains in a ‘serious condition’ this Wednesday morning after a St Patrick’s Day stabbing-related incident in Limerick.

Gardaí are investigating a serious assault that occurred on Athlunkard Street in Limerick city on Tuesday night.

A garda spokesperson said gardaí and emergency services responded to the incident at approximately 9.40pm 

“A man, aged in his 50s, who was injured during the incident was brought to University Hospital Limerick where he remains in a serious condition,” said a garda spokesperson.

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A man, aged in his 20s, has been arrested in connection with this investigation and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a garda station in the Limerick Division.

“The scene remains preserved for a technical examination with Athlunkard Street closed between the junctions of Island Road and Corbally roundabout. Local diversions are in place,” said a garda spokesperson.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them.

“Any road users or pedestrians who were in the Athlunkard Street area between 9pm and 10pm on Tuesday, March 17 and may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to  make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Henry Street garda station on 061 212400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station. Investigations are ongoing,” said the garda spokesperson.