Gardai have launched an investigation after two men were stabbed in the early hours of Monday morning in Limerick.
Gardai responded to reports of a serious assault shortly after 2.30am this morning and when they arrived at a residence on New Road in Thomondgate, they found a man in his 20s with stab wounds.
A short time later, Gardai attended a nearby residence on Cross Road, where they discovered a man aged in his 40s who also seemed to have been stabbed.
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The men were transported to University Hospital Limerick, where both remain in critical condition.
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The scene at both residences is being preserved this morning to allow for a technical examination, while Gardai have issued an appeal for witnesses.
A Garda spokesperson told The Irish Mirror: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following serious assaults in the Thomondgate area of Limerick that occurred in the early hours of this morning, Monday 27th March 2023.
"Gardaí were alerted to the incident at approximately 2.35am this morning. A male (aged in his 20s) was discovered with apparent stab wounds at a residence on New Road in Thomondgate. The man was treated at the scene by Emergency Services and taken to University Hospital Limerick where his condition is described as critical.
"Following enquiries by investigating Gardaí, a second male (aged in his 40s) was discovered with apparent stab wounds at a nearby residence on Cross Road, Thomondgate. This man was also taken to University Hospital Limerick where his condition is described as critical.
"Both residences have been preserved for a technical examination by investigating Gardaí.
"Gardaí in Henry Street are appealing to any person who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them.
"Anyone who was in the area of New Road and Cross Road, Thomondgate this morning Monday, 27th March 2023 between the hours of 2.00am and 3.00am, including any road users who may have camera footage (including dash cam), is asked to contact investigating Gardaí.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
"Investigations are ongoing."
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