11/11/2014

Father And Son Stabbed Multiple Times By Suspected Car Thief

A father and son are being treated in hospital for stab wounds after they encountered a man who is believed to be trying to break into their car early on Tuesday morning.

Gardaí said the 47-year-old man and his 17-year-old son were stabbed multiple times, however their wounds have been described as "minor".

They are being treated at Kerry General Hospital.

Garda have appealed for witnesses to the incident to contact Tralee Garda Station.

The assailant is described as approximately 5ft 10/11in tall, of slim build, with light blond hair. He was wearing a black hooded top with white stripes on the sleeves.

(MH/CD)

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