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14/01/2008
Man's Hand Severed In Dublin Pub Sword Attack
A 33-year-old man has been arrested after a man's hand was severed in a sword attack at a pub in north Dublin last night.
The attack happened in the Deputy Mayor pub in Meakestown around 9:15pm on Sunday night.
According to reports, a row broke out after two men entered the pub, one armed with what appeared to be a sword and the other armed with what was believed to be a hammer.
A 27-year-old man was attacked and was taken to the Mater Hospital before being transferred to St James' Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
There have also been reports that he also suffered serious head injuries in the attack, but these have not been confirmed.
The 33-year-old man arrested in connection with the attack is being held at Finglas Garda Station.
(KMcA)
The attack happened in the Deputy Mayor pub in Meakestown around 9:15pm on Sunday night.
According to reports, a row broke out after two men entered the pub, one armed with what appeared to be a sword and the other armed with what was believed to be a hammer.
A 27-year-old man was attacked and was taken to the Mater Hospital before being transferred to St James' Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
There have also been reports that he also suffered serious head injuries in the attack, but these have not been confirmed.
The 33-year-old man arrested in connection with the attack is being held at Finglas Garda Station.
(KMcA)
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