2 Men Seriously Injured In Carlow Stabbing.

Monday, 30 August 2021 09:36

The incident happened on the Barrow Track last night.

Two men have been seriously injured after being stabbed in County Carlow.

Both in their 40s and 50s were found with stab wounds on Barrow Track in Carlow Town shortly after a quarter to 7 yesterday evening.

Gardaí were called to the scene and the men were brought to St. Luke's General Hospital in Kilkenny where they're being treated for serious injuries.

A man in his 50s has since been arrested and is being held at Carlow Garda Station - gardai are appealing for witnesses.

Gardaí are at the scene of a double stabbing incident in Carlow Town. Two males suffered serious stab wounds during an incident close to the River Barrow at Montgomery Street. They were taken by ambulances to St. Lukes Hospital in Kilkenny. Gardaí are investigating the incident pic.twitter.com/VF93LiMopk
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