Man in 20s arrested following apparent stabbing incident in Co Carlow

In a follow up operation, a house in the Tullow area was searched by gardaí

Gardaí attended at the scene of the incident following reports of a serious assault on Monday shortly after 3am.
Gardaí attended at the scene of the incident following reports of a serious assault on Monday shortly after 3am.

A man in his mid 20s has been arrested after an apparent stabbing incident at a house in Tullow, Co Carlow on Monday night.

Gardaí attended at the scene of the incident following reports of a serious assault on Monday shortly after 3am.

On arrival, gardaí discovered a man aged 33 years with apparent stab wounds.

The man was taken to St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny for treatment. His condition is described as serious but stable.

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In a follow up operation, a house in the Tullow area was searched by gardaí and a man in his mid 20s was arrested in connection with the alleged assault.

A large quantity of cocaine with an estimated street value of €490,000 was also discovered inside the house.

The man is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Carlow Garda Station.

The drugs seized will now be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.