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Man arrested after 'serious incident' in north Dublin Man arrested after 'serious incident' in north Dublin
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Gardaí at the scene of the incident in StoneybatterGardaí at the scene of the incident in Stoneybatter
A man has been arrested after a "serious incident" in Stoneybatter in north Dublin, Irish police have said. A man has been arrested after three men were injured in a suspected knife attack in Stoneybatter in north Dublin.
Three males were injured during the incident on Sunday afternoon. Irish police said they were called to a "serious incident" on Sunday afternoon, described by Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan as a "random attack".
Two are described as having serious but not life-threatening injuries, while the third person suffered a less serious injury. Two men are described as having serious but not life-threatening injuries, while the third person suffered a less serious injury. They have all been taken to hospital for treatment, police said.
Irish state broadcaster RTE News is reporting that those injured suffered "slashing type injuries".Irish state broadcaster RTE News is reporting that those injured suffered "slashing type injuries".
'State of shock'
The man who was arrested is currently being detained at a police station.The man who was arrested is currently being detained at a police station.
Sinn Féin president and local TD (member of parliament) Mary Lou McDonald said in a post on X: "My thoughts are with those injured and their families. The community is in a state of shock. There was a large police presence in the area while emergency teams responded to the incident, which is thought to have happened across several streets in the Arbour Hill area of Stoneybatter.
Sinn Féin president and local TD (member of parliament) Mary Lou McDonald said in a post on X: "My thoughts are with those injured and their families. The community is in a state of shock.
"The Gardaí [Irish police] and emergency services are to be commended for their response.""The Gardaí [Irish police] and emergency services are to be commended for their response."
Police said they are continuing to investigate all the circumstances of what happened and said a number of scenes are currently being preserved for technical examination in the Stoneybatter area. O'Callaghan added that he was receiving updates on the situation.
They have also appealed for any witnesses to come forward. Police said they are continuing to investigate all the circumstances of what happened and added that a number of scenes are still in place in the area. Officers earlier said that there was no ongoing risk to the public.
They have also appealed for any witnesses to come forward, in particular those in the area between 14:30 GMT and 15:30 GMT who may have relevant video footage.
Local Fine Gael councillor Ray McAdam told the PA news agency that residents were told to lock their doors and stay inside during the incident.
He said there was a "level of shock, a level of concern" in the community but the "overriding sense here in Stonybatter is one of hope that those who have been impacted and injured will make a swift recovery".
Residents had been reassured by the quick police response, he added.