30/09/2015

Man Seriously Injured Following Stabbing Attack In Drogheda

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being stabbed in County Louth.

The incident occurred at a pharmacy on Scarlet Street in Drogheda shortly before 8.30am on Tuesday.

The victim, believed to be in his 30's, is currently being treated in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.

A man in his 30s has been arrested and is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Dundalk Garda Station.

(CD/LM)

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