Gardaí have made an arrest following the stabbing of a man in his 50s on Athlunkard Street at around 9.40pm on St. Patrick’s Day.
Gardaí and emergency services responded to the call at 9.40pm and the victim, who was injured during the incident, was taken to UHL where he remains in serious condition.
In a statement to Limerick Voice Gardaí shared that “a man, in his 20’s, has been arrested in connection with this investigation and is currently detained under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Limerick District.
The scene remains closed this morning for “technical examination” with “Athlunkard Street closed between the junctions of Island Road and Corbally Roundabout” with local diversions in place.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone “who may have witnessed the incident” to contact them.
They also made an appeal to both pedestrian and road users who were in the Athlunkard Street area between 9pm and 10pm on St. Patricks Day and who may have camera or dash cam footage, to share it with the investigating Gardaí.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212 400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
Investigations into the incident remain ongoing.