Gardaí at Kilmainham are investigating a stabbing incident which occurred overnight at a house in the Bluebell area of Dublin.
At approximately 0030 hours Gardaí were called to an incident at a house on the Old Naas Road, Bluebell. An 18-year-old male was being treated at the scene by Emergency Services personnel for a stab wound. He was taken by ambulance to St. James Hospital where his condition is understood to be serious.
The scene is preserved for a technical examination and enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kilmainham Garda Station 01-6669700 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.