12/02/2008

Man Stabbed In Limerick

A man is recovering after being stabbed with a screwdriver during an attack in Limerick city in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

The incident happened around 3:30am on Upper Mallow Street. It is believed that the victim, a man in his 40s, was attacked after refusing to give two youths a cigarette.

The victim suffered facial and shoulder injuries. It is understood that he has now been released from hospital.

Gardaí said that they are searching for two youths in connection with the attack. One is described as tall and was wearing a dark-coloured hoodie. The other is described as being smaller and was wearing similiar clothing.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact gardaí on: 061 214 340.

(KMcA)


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