A man has been arrested in Dublin following a series of stabbing attacks that left three men injured in the Stoneybatter area, near the city center, on Sunday afternoon.
The attacks occurred around 3 p.m. across multiple streets in the Arbour Hill section of Stoneybatter. Gardaí, Ireland’s national police force, confirmed the suspect is in custody and being held at a station in North City.
Authorities said the three victims were taken to the hospital for treatment. Two men sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries, while a third suffered less severe wounds.
“A number of scenes are currently being preserved for technical examination in the Stoneybatter area,” a Garda spokesperson said. “All traffic restrictions have been lifted.”
Local Fine Gael Councillor Ray McAdam said residents were instructed to lock their doors and remain indoors as officers responded swiftly to the incident.
“There’s a level of shock and concern,” McAdam said. “But the overriding sentiment in Stoneybatter is hope that those injured will make a full recovery.”
Authorities have not disclosed the suspect’s identity or a potential motive. The investigation remains ongoing.
