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Sam Roberts

Woman, 30s, arrested after man injured in horror stabbing at home in Co Kerry

A woman has been arrested after a man was stabbed in an assault at a house in Co Kerry.

Gardai were called to the property in the Cois Coille area of Tralee at around 12pm on Thursday.

A man in his 60s had suffered an apparent stab wound following an attack.

He was rushed to hospital for treatment, but his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Cois Coille, Tralee, Co Kerry (stock image) (Google Maps)

A woman, who is in her late 30s, was arrested a short time later.

She was taken to Tralee Garda Station where she is currently detained.

A forensic examination of the scene has taken place.

Officers said they are following a definite line of inquiry and are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.

A garda spokesman said: "Shortly after 12 noon Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene of an incident at a house in the Cois Coille area of Tralee where a man in his 60s had sustained an apparent stab wound.

"He was removed to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

"A woman (late 30s) was arrested a short time later and taken to Tralee Garda Station where she is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. The scene was forensically examined.

"It's understood investigating Gardaí are following a definite line of enquiry and are not seeking anyone else in relation to the incident at this time.

"Investigations are ongoing."

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