Gardaí investigate man found with wound to the abdomen in Portlaoise

Gardaí in Portlaoise have said they are investigating after a man in his 30s was seriously injured on Coote Street in the early hours.

A man in his 30s has been left fighting for his life after being stabbed in the stomach.

Gardaí said the critically injured man was found on the road in Coote Street in Portlaoise at about 4am.