Man held over Sligo knife attack

Gardaí have arrested a man (24) in connection with a knife attack in Sligo town yesterday.

Gardaí have arrested a man (24) in connection with a knife attack in Sligo town yesterday.

The 35-year-old victim of the assault at Langan Drive in the Cranmore estate underwent life-saving surgery in Sligo General Hospital yesterday.

His condition is described as serious but stable.

The man arrested is being questioned by detectives at Sligo Garda station.