The local community is in shock as police investigate the incident, urging witnesses to come forward.
**Arrest Made After Knife Attack Leaves Three Injured in Stoneybatter, Dublin**
**Arrest Made After Knife Attack Leaves Three Injured in Stoneybatter, Dublin**
A man in custody following a suspected knife assault that injured three individuals in Dublin's north.
A man has been detained by Gardaí following a suspected knife attack that left three men injured in Stoneybatter, a neighborhood in north Dublin. Irish police received reports of a "serious incident" on Sunday afternoon, which Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan characterized as a "random attack."
Among the injured, two men have sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries, while the third individual is reported to have a less severe injury. All victims were transported to a hospital for medical care, with initial reports indicating they suffered “slashing-type injuries.”
The arrested man is currently being held in a police station, with law enforcement officers maintaining a significant presence in the area while emergency teams responded to the scene. The incident reportedly unfolded across multiple streets in the Arbour Hill section of Stoneybatter.
Sinn Féin president and local member of parliament Mary Lou McDonald expressed her sympathy for the victims and their families on social media platform X, stating that the community is in a state of shock. She praised the rapid response from Gardaí and emergency services, who have been active in managing the situation.
Minister O'Callaghan is reportedly receiving regular updates regarding the attack, as police continue to investigate the full circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities have confirmed that there is no ongoing risk to public safety, but they are appealing for witnesses, especially anyone who may have relevant video footage from the time frame between 14:30 and 15:30 GMT.
LocalFine Gael councilor Ray McAdam reported that residents were instructed to secure their homes during the disturbance, noting the "level of shock and concern" amongst the community. Despite this, he expressed optimism that the injured individuals would recover swiftly, highlighting the reassurance provided by the prompt police response.
Among the injured, two men have sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries, while the third individual is reported to have a less severe injury. All victims were transported to a hospital for medical care, with initial reports indicating they suffered “slashing-type injuries.”
The arrested man is currently being held in a police station, with law enforcement officers maintaining a significant presence in the area while emergency teams responded to the scene. The incident reportedly unfolded across multiple streets in the Arbour Hill section of Stoneybatter.
Sinn Féin president and local member of parliament Mary Lou McDonald expressed her sympathy for the victims and their families on social media platform X, stating that the community is in a state of shock. She praised the rapid response from Gardaí and emergency services, who have been active in managing the situation.
Minister O'Callaghan is reportedly receiving regular updates regarding the attack, as police continue to investigate the full circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities have confirmed that there is no ongoing risk to public safety, but they are appealing for witnesses, especially anyone who may have relevant video footage from the time frame between 14:30 and 15:30 GMT.
LocalFine Gael councilor Ray McAdam reported that residents were instructed to secure their homes during the disturbance, noting the "level of shock and concern" amongst the community. Despite this, he expressed optimism that the injured individuals would recover swiftly, highlighting the reassurance provided by the prompt police response.
