09 February 2025 , 17:25
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Up to four people are believed to have been stabbed in a ‘random attack’ in Dublin this afternoon.
Several people are thought to have been injured in the Stoneybatter area of the capital.
A male has been arrested following a serious incident, Irish police said.
The Irish Times reported that up to four people are understood to have been injured, and that people had been told to stay indoors from 3pm.
At least one of the victims was attacked in their own doorway, the paper reported.
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said this evening: ‘I am receiving updates from an Garda Siochana about the situation in Stoneybatter. The suspect is now in custody and the victims of this awful random attack are receiving medical attention.’
Attacks reportedly took place across North Circular Road, Oxmantown Road and Ben Eadair Road, before police made an arrest in Manor Place.
Police said there is no ongoing risk to the public (File picture: Getty)
Those injured have been taken to hospital, where none are thought to be in a life-threatening condition, the newspaper reported.
There is a large garda presence in the area and other emergency services have attended.
The alleged attacker is being detained at a garda station in Dublin.
A Garda spokesperson said: ‘There is no ongoing risk to the public at this time.
‘Further information will be provided when available.’