Three arrested following stabbing in Kilkenny City

A man in his late twenties is undergoing medical treatment at St Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny following a stabbing in the city earlier today.

The man was stabbed at Lower New St at approximately 6.30am and was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment.

It is understood that his injuries are not life threatening.

Garda investigation into incident in Kilkenny City

Three males, a man in his 20s, an adult male in his teens, and a male juvenile were arrested under section 4 of The Criminal Justice Act and are being detained at Kilkenny Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information or who has dashcam footage from the Lower New Street, Gaol Road, Walkin Street, Friary Street or Parnell Street areas is asked to contact gardaí at Kilkenny Garda Station on (056) 7775000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.