Garda stabbed in broad daylight in 'random' city centre attack
It's understood a man ran towards two Gardaí shouting, and then attacked them. One Garda was taken to hospital, where his injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening. It's understood he was stabbed twice.
It's currently being treated as a random and unprovoked attack, and there is no suspicion at this stage that it's a terror attack. Gardaí say there is no risk to the public.
A heavy Garda presence is being maintained in the area on Tuesday evening. An area of Capel Street, near the intersection with Little Britain Street, has been taped off.
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