A teenager has been arrested after a man was left seriously injured after being stabbed at a Dublin industrial estate. Gardaí in Crumlin made the arrest following the incident in Ballymount, Dublin 12 last night (September 25). Officers were called at around 9pm to reports of an altercation between two men at an industrial estate in Ballymount.
“One of the men, aged in his 20s, received a stab wound during the course of an altercation with a second man,” Gardaí confirmed in a statement this morning.
The injured man was taken to Tallaght University Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
The second man, who is aged in his late teens, was arrested at the scene and is currently being held at a Garda station in Dublin.
Investigations are ongoing.
The Incident
The stabbing occurred at approximately 9pm on Wednesday evening. Gardaí were alerted to an assault at an industrial estate in Ballymount, Dublin 12. A man, aged in his 20s, received a stab wound during the course of an altercation with a second man. The injured man was taken to Tallaght University Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
The Investigation
A man aged in his late teens was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Dublin. Gardaí seized a weapon that is understood to have been used during the assault and will undergo a technical examination. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
A Growing Concern
The recent stabbing incident in Ballymount, Dublin, reflects a growing concern about violent crime in the area. This incident follows several other reported stabbings and assaults in recent months. The community is urging authorities to address this issue and provide solutions to ensure the safety of residents.
While authorities are actively investigating the incident, it highlights the need for increased vigilance and proactive measures to prevent future occurrences. The community is looking to local authorities and law enforcement agencies for swift and decisive action to combat this rising trend of violence.
