A man in his 20s was allegedly seriously assaulted in the early hours of Monday morning in Kilkenny.
Gardaí in Kilkenny are investigating the alleged assault which occurred at 6.30am on Lower New Street in the city.
Emergency services were on the scene within minutes of the alleged incident, and he was rushed to nearby Saint Luke’s General Hospital to receive treatment.
It is understood the man was stabbed in the upper right arm and is undergoing surgery.
In a statement gardai said: “Three males, a man in his 20s, an adult male in his teens, and a male minor have since been arrested in connection with the incident.
“They are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in Kilkenny.” Investigations are continuing.
Speaking on KCLRFM Garda Inspector Paul Donohoe added:“The injured party, a person was stabbed by a knife on his upper arm, right arm, and he’s gone to Luke’s Hospital where he’s receiving surgery at present.
“I can tell you we have three males arrested for the assault and they’re currently being detained in Kilkenny Garda station under section four of the criminal justice act for questioning.
Gda Insp Donohoe appealed that anyone who may have been in the area of Lower New Street at 6:30am or Gaol Road, Friary Street, Parnell Street and Walkin Street and witnessed anything or anyone that drove through who may have dashcam footage to make contact.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station 056 777 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
