Gardaí investigate stabbing of man in Dublin

Gardaí are investigating a stabbing in Dublin last night that left a man in a critical condition in hospital.

Gardaí are investigating a stabbing in Dublin last night that left a man in a critical condition in hospital.

The incident is understood to have occurred in the Waterside Apartments in Ringsend at about 9 p.m.

It is understood the man was stabbed a number of times.He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital.

A British national has been arrested in connection with the attack and is being questioned at Irishtown Garda station.

Gardaí believe the stabbing was over a dispute during an illegal drugs transaction.

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