Man arrested after stabbing on Dublin's Grafton Street

The incident happened on Grafton Street, Dublin 2. 

A man was rushed to hospital following a stabbing incident in Dublin city on Sunday morning. 

The incident happened on Grafton Street, Dublin 2. 

The man, aged in his 30s, was taken to St James Hospital to be treated for serious injuries including multiple stab wounds. 

A man, also aged in his 30s, was arrested by gardaí after attending the scene. 

He is currently being detained in a Garda station in Dublin City Centre under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. 

"Investigations are ongoing," a garda spokesperson said. 

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, said that she strongly condemns the assault, saying that "such violence has no place in our society".

Ms McEntee urged anyone with information to contact gardaí to help "ensure those responsible are punished and face the consequences of their actions".

The statement added that the minister is committed to ensuring Dubliners working and living in the capital, and those who visit the city, are safe and feel safe.

This week, senior Gardaí are to meet Dublin business groups, business owners and the City Council on safety, to discuss their approach and listen to concerns.