A man, in his 30s, has been left with "serious" injuries following a stabbing on the quays in Dublin city centre.
A woman, also in her 30s, was arrested following the incident which is alleged to have taken place on Ormond Quay. The injured man then walked to Merchant's Quay where an ambulance took him to hospital.
His condition is described as "non-life" threatening.
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A garda spokesman said: "Gardai attended the scene of a serious assault that occurred this morning Wednesday 3rd May, 2023 at approximately 9.30am. An altercation arose between a male and female (both early 30s) on Ormond Quay and the male received a number of stab wounds.
"He left the scene on foot and an ambulance was called to Merchants Quay where he has been removed to St. James Hospital for treatment. His injuries are serious but non-life threatening.
The spokesman added: "A female was arrested a short distance away. She is currently detained at a Garda station in the North Central Division under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. Investigations ongoing."
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