A teenage boy has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a man in a suspected homophobic attack in Newbridge last week.
The victim, a man in his 20s, was raced to Tallaght Hospital for treatment following the attack which took place at the railway station in the town at around 7pm on Friday, January 31.
The juvenile was arrested today and is currently being detained at Newbridge Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
A man in his late teens was also previously questioned in connection with this assault and an investigation file is being prepared for direction.
A garda spokesman said the incident was being investigated as a possible hate crime.
He added: "An Garda Síochána has a significant focus on enhancing the identification, reporting, investigation and prosecution of hate crimes as published in the Garda Diversity and Integration Strategy 2019-2021.
"Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information in relation to this assault to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440180, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
