A man has been taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries following a stabbing incident in Kilrush.
The victim, understood to be a father-of-two in his 20’s, sustained at least two stab wounds following an altercation at Henry Street in Kilrush at around 6.00pm on Saturday evening.
It’s understood the incident occurred in the vicinity of two fast food outlets in the town. The street was closed while both premises were sealed off pending completion of a technical examination.
An ambulance and rapid response advanced paramedic unit responded to the incident along with several garda patrols and two units of the local fire service.
The injured man was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The scene was technically examined and photographed while a search for the weapon was also undertaken. Shortly after 8.00pm the scene was released and the street reopened.
Two men have been detained in connection with the incident.
Gardaí from Kilrush are investigating, and have appealed for witnesses to contact them. They are keen to speak to anyone who was in the Henry Street area of Kilrush at or around the time of the incident.
Kilrush station can be contacted on 065 9080550.
