Dublin descended into chaos last night as gardai had to rush to the scenes of two stabbings and a shooting.
All three incidents of violence happened in an hour and half window in three different areas of the capital.
A man in his 50s was found with a number of stab wounds at a house in the Ashlawn Park area of Ballybrack at around 10:15pm. He was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital and the injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.
No arrests have been made and investigations are still ongoing.
In a separate incident two men were arrested following a stabbing in Phoenix Park last night at around 11.30 pm.
A man in his 30s was rushed to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown after he was found with a number of stab wounds. His injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.
A garda spokeswoman said: “Two males were arrested and are currently being detained in Ronanstown Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.”
A third incident saw a number of shots being fired at a house in the Oranmore Road area of Ballyfermot at approximately 10pm.
No one was injured but a window was damaged during the incident.
The spokeswoman added: “A technical examination of the scene is scheduled to be carried out today, 24/04/2020. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them at Ballyfermot Garda Station on 01 666 7200.”
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