3 men arrested as man fights for his life following knife attack in Kilkenny

Three men have been arrested following a serious stabbing incident in Kilkenny yesterday evening that has left a man fighting for his life in hospital.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident and have launched an investigation into the attack.

The assault occurred at around 7pm yesterday evening as Gardai were called to the scene of a stabbing incident at a house on Love Lane, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny. On arrival they discovered a man in his early 20s on the street with stab injuries. The man was brought to St Luke’s Hospital where he is described as being in a critical condition.

Three males, two in their 30s and one in his 40s, were arrested at the scene and are currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Kilkenny Garda Station.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination.

Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses who may have been in the Love Lane area of Castlecomer this evening between 5pm and 7pm to contact them. Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056-7775000, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.