Man arrested after another man seriously injured in stabbing in Sligo
A second male has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Gardai and emergency services attended the scene of the incident in the Church Hill area at around 5.35am on Monday.
A man, aged in his 30s, has been taken to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries and his condition is said to be stable.
Shortly after the stabbing, a man, also aged in his 30s, was arrested in connection with the incident.
He is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at an undisclosed garda station in the Co Sligo area.
The scene has been preserved for technical examination since Monday morning.
In a statement, a garda spokesperson said: "Gardai and emergency services attended the scene of an incident of alleged assault in Sligo town, that occurred on Monday, August 4 at approximately 5:35am.
"A male (aged in his 30s) was conveyed to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. His condition is believed to be stable.
"The scene was preserved for technical examination."A male (aged in his 30s) was arrested in connection with the incident and detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in the Co. Sligo.
Investigations are ongoing.
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