Two boys detained after apparent stabbing in Mucklagh

Two male juveniles are currently being detained at Tullamore Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 following an incident in Mucklagh last night (Sunday) in which a man, aged in his 60's, received an apparent stab wound.

The incident occurred at approximately 9.10pm last evening, Sunday, March 20, in the Mucklagh area when a man, who is believed to be a delivery driver, sustained an apparent stab wound.

According to Gardai, the injured man was taken to the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore where he is continuing to receive treatment for his injuries, which are not thought to be life-threatening.

Gardai subsequently arrested two male juveniles, and they are currently being detained at Tullamore Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing this evening.