3 scenes are being preserved for technical examination with man found dead this morning in stabbing incident

Gardaí are now  investigating a stabbing incident in Dundalk, Co Louth shortly before 9am this morning.

A man has been pronounced dead at the scene. A number of other people have also been injured in this incident but their injuries are unknown at present.

One man has been arrested and is currently detained in Dundalk Garda Station. No further details are available at present.

There are currently three scenes preserved for technical examination, Avenue Road, Inner Relief Road and Seatown.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Dundalk Garda Station on 042 9388400, the Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111 or any Garda Station.