UPDATE: Woman (30s) quizzed over alleged stabbing of man in Longford town released without charge
File to be sent to DPP to determine next course of investigation
The female suspect, who is not from the Longford area, was arrested by detectives shortly after a man in his early 30s sustained an alleged stab wound to his arm.
He was taken to Mullingar's Midland Regional Hospital for treatment to non life threatening injuries.
The woman, who is aged in in her late 30s was arrested a short time later and taken to Longford garda station for questioning.
The Leader understands she is related to the victim.
A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to determine what charges, if any, can be brought.