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02/06/2009
Machete Attack Sparks Fears Of Traveller Feud
A man in his 20s has been the victim of a savage attack, sparking fears of feuding between Traveller families in Waterford.
The victim sustained severe injuries in an attack at a house in Waterford city early yesterday morning.
Gardaí say two men wearing balaclavas entered the apartment and attacked the man.
He received a number of stab wounds and it is understood one of his hands was very badly injured.
William Burke was described as being in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital, though it is feared he may lose his injured hand. He also suffered severe cuts to his arms and legs.
A machete is thought to have been used in the attack.
The assault took place at around 2am in a house at the Rockshire Court area of Ferrybank, on the edge of Waterford city, after two masked men entered the property.
(DW/BMcc)
The victim sustained severe injuries in an attack at a house in Waterford city early yesterday morning.
Gardaí say two men wearing balaclavas entered the apartment and attacked the man.
He received a number of stab wounds and it is understood one of his hands was very badly injured.
William Burke was described as being in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital, though it is feared he may lose his injured hand. He also suffered severe cuts to his arms and legs.
A machete is thought to have been used in the attack.
The assault took place at around 2am in a house at the Rockshire Court area of Ferrybank, on the edge of Waterford city, after two masked men entered the property.
(DW/BMcc)
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