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Irish Mirror
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Brynmor Pattison

Man arrested as gardai probe stabbing at apartment near Mallow Street, Limerick

A man was rushed to hospital this afternoon following a stabbing in Limerick city.

The incident occurred just before 4pm at an apartment in the Riverpoint apartment block, near Mallow Street.

The injured man was taken to University Hospital Limerick.

Shortly afterwards, another man was arrested on Dock Road in Limerick.

A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardai in Henry St in Limerick are investigating a stabbing incident which occurred at approximately 3.49pm this afternoon, Monday 22nd July 2019.

"A man in his 20s received stab wounds in an apartment at River Point Apartments, off Mallow St in Limerick.

"He was taken to University Hospital Limerick where he is being treated for his injuries.

The Riverpoint apartment block on Bishop's Quay, Limerick (Google Maps)

"A man was arrested on the Dock Rd, Limerick a short time later in connection with this investigation.

"He is currently detained at Henry St Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 - Criminal Justice Act 1984.

"Investigations are continuing."

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