Garda have arrested a man following an assault at a residential property on Ava Maria Road, Dublin 8.
The incident occurred shortly after 7:30pm this evening, Monday, July 5.
A man in his 70s was arrested at the scene and was brought to Kevin Street Garda station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
A female in her 70s was treated at the scene for her injuries.
The Irish Mirror understands that the woman was stabbed in the chest during the incident.
Investigations are ongoing.
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