A man has been arrested in connection with a double stabbing in Carlow town on Sunday night.
Two men, one in his 50s and the other in his 40s are understood to have suffered stab wounds during an incident adjacent to the River Barrow at Montgomery Street.
It is understood that a passerby called emergency services who rushed to the scene and transferred both men to St Luke's General Hospital in Kilkenny.
Both are understood to be in a stable condition.
The two men are known to each other.
It is believed that the arrested man who is being held at Carlow Garda Station for questioning may have known the two injured men.
Two areas along the river track have been sealed off by Gardaí who are investigating the incident so that forensic evidence can be gathered.
Gardai are appealing for anyone who may have information to contact them on 059-9136620.
A garda spokesman told the Irish Mirror: "Gardaí in Carlow are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault incident in Carlow Town on Sunday 29th August, 2021.
"Shortly after 6.45pm Gardaí were called to an incident on Barrow Track in Carlow Town where two men (aged in their 40s and 50s) were discovered with apparent stab wounds.
"They were taken by ambulance to St. Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny for treatment. Their injuries are described as serious.
"A man in his 50s has since been arrested by investigating Gardaí and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Carlow Garda Station. The scene is preserved for forensic examination.
"Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are particularly appealing to anyone with video footage from the footpath at Barrow Track at the time of the incident to make it available to them.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Carlow Garda Station (059) 913 6620 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
