30/07/2007

Two Stabbed In Tipperary Dispute

Two young men are being treated in hospital after they received serious stab wounds in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary last night.

Gardai found the two men lying on the street at around midnight and have said that the men are lucky to be alive.

Up to 60 people were involved in a row between two gangs of youths and the trouble started on Main Street before spreading to Bridge Street where the two men were attacked.

Gardai have preserved the scene for a full investigation and technical examination.

(SB/SP)


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