Man in a critical condition following stabbing in Castlecomer tonight

A man in his 20’s is in a critical condition this evening after he was stabbed in Castlecomer, County Kilkenny.

Gardai were called to a house on Love Lane at around 7.00 o’ clock, where they found the man with stab injuries.

He was taken to St Lukes Hospital in Kilkenny for treatment and remains in a critical condition.

Three men, two in their 30’s and one in his 40’s, were arrested at the scene and are being held at Kilkenny Garda Station.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to contact them.