Man injured in Dublin city stabbing incident

A man is in a serious condition in hospital this evening after being stabbed in Dublin city centre.

A man is in a serious condition in hospital this evening after being stabbed in Dublin city centre.

The man was attacked on Bachelor's Quay boardwalk shortly after midday. He is said to have suffered several stab wounds.

He was later brought to the Mater Hospital where his condition was described as serious.

Gardai have sealed off the boardwalk between the Ha'penny Bridge and O'Connell Street Bridge while a technical examination of the scene takes place.

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