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06 Sept 2025

Man detained after alleged stabbing incident in Longford town

Suspected weapon has since been recovered by gardaí

Longford Garda Station. Photo: Michelle Ghee. www.gphotos.ie

Gardaí have launched an investigation following an alleged stabbing incident in Longford town yesterday afternoon.

A man is this morning being quizzed by detectives following an alleged stabbing incident yesterday afternoon which left another man in hospital.

The alleged 41-year-old victim was brought to Mullingar's Midland Regional Hospital for treatment to a suspected stab wound after an incident at an undisclosed location in Longford town.

His injuries have been described as non life threatening.

A 50-year-old man was later arrested and brought to Longford Garda Station, where he is still being questioned by investigating officers this morning.

The Leader also understands a suspected weapon used in the incident was later recovered.

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