A man was rushed to hospital last night with apparent stab wounds following a serious assault.
Gardai are investigating the incident, which took place at around 9.30pm on Thursday, January 9 at a home at Knockbrack Downs in Drogheda, Co Louth.
A man in his 50s was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, where his condition is described as non life threatening.
A man in his 20s was arrested in connection with the incident and is set to appear in court this morning.
A Garda spokesperson said in a statement: "Gardaí are investigating a serious assault on a man in his 50s that occurred at approximately 9.30pm on Thursday 9th January 2020 at a residence at Knockbrack Downs, Drogheda, County Louth.
"The man was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda with apparent stab wounds. His condition is described as non-life threatening.
"The scene is currently preserved pending a full technical examination.
"A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene and was detained at Drogheda Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
"He was later charged and will appear before Drogheda District Court this morning Friday 10th January 2020."
