Gardai in Blackrock investigating a stabbing incident at Carrickmines Retail Park, Sandyford yesterday afternoon (27/03/15) have arrested a male.
At approximately 4.25pm an altercation took place between two males outside a food retail premises. During the incident a 44 year old male received stab injuries and was taken by ambulance to St. Vincents Hospital where he underwent surgery. He is currently described as being in a stable condition. The second male fled the scene.
In a follow up operation in the early hours of this morning a 35 year old male was arrested in the Kingscourt area of Co. Cavan. He was brought to Blackrock Garda Station where he is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to this incident to contact Blackrock Garda Station on 01 6665200, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.