04/03/2019

Off-Duty Garda Injured In Stabbing Incident In Co Limerick

Gardaí have issued an appeal for information following a stabbing incident in Co Limerick on Sunday night.

An off-duty garda officer was stabbed in the hand in an incident at Bruach na Sionna, Castleconnell, shortly after 9pm. He was taken to University Hospital Limerick with what was described as minor injuries.

A man, aged in his 50s, was arrested in connection with the stabbing. He remains in custody at Henry Street Garda Station.


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