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10th Jan 2020

Gardaí investigating stabbing in Drogheda

Carl Kinsella

51 year old man serious assault Dublin

A man was brought to hospital after being stabbed.

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána has confirmed that a man was hospitalised yesterday evening after suffering stab wounds.

The incident occurred at a residence at Knockbrack Downs, Drogheda, Louth.

The man, whose injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.

A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene and was detained at Drogheda Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

He was later charged and will appear before Drogheda District Court on Friday morning (10 January).

Gardaí say that the scene is currently preserved pending a full technical examination.

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