Gardai are investigating two stabbings in Dublin and Cork early yesterday. Both victims required treatment in hospital.
In Dublin, a young man was stabbed in the back at Tom Kelly Flats, Portobello, at about 3 a.m. He was also beaten on the head. He received stitches at St James's Hospital, a Garda spokeswoman said. No one was arrested. At Harbour View, Cobh, a young man was stabbed in the back and arms. He underwent surgery at Cork University Hospital.