TWO men were critically injured in stabbings in the Thomondgate area of Limerick City in the early hours of this (Monday) morning.
The men were taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick (UHL) as Gardaí sealed off several locations and are now conducting forensic examinations.
More than 20 markers were placed beside apparent blood stains, along stretch of footpath in the New Road and Distillery View areas of the northside city community.
A large green in the area, as well as a number of houses, have been cordoned off and a Garda photographer attached to the Garda forensic unit has been recording the scene.
The two injured men are believed to be living in the Thomondgate area.
In a statement issued this morning, a Garda spokeswoman said they are appealing for witnesses following serious assaults in the Thomondgate area in the early hours of this morning.
“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.”
This 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.”
“Anyone who was in the area of New Road and Cross Road, Thomondgate this morning between 2 and 3am, including any road users who may have camera footage (including dash cam), should contact Gardaí at Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
“Investigations are ongoing,” the spokeswoman added.
