Gardaí arrest one man as another man hospitalised after violent incident in Clondalkin

A man in his 20s was taken by ambulance to Tallaght Hospital while another man was arrested at the scene at St Cuthbert’s Court, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Stock picture: Dan Linehan

A man is in hospital with serious injuries and another in custody after a violent incident in Dublin this morning.

Shortly after 6.15am, local gardaí, the armed support unit, and emergency service personnel were called to a disturbance involving two men at St Cuthbert’s Court, Clondalkin. 

There, they discovered a man in his 20s with serious injuries.

He was treated at the scene and taken by ambulance to Tallaght Hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A hatchet and knife were recovered from the scene which has since been technically examined.

A second man, also in his 20s, was arrested at the scene and is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at a West Dublin garda station.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01 6667600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111.