Woman hospitalised after stabbing incident in Co Kerry

The woman, who is in her 30s, was taken to University Hospital Kerry

A man, aged in his 40s, was later arrested by Gardaí and is currently detained at a Kerry garda station

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024 - 16:08

Liz Dunphy

A woman was hospitalised with apparent stab wounds following an aggravated burglary in Castleisland, Co Kerry early this morning.

The woman, who is in her 30s, was taken to University Hospital Kerry but her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A man, aged in his 40s, was later arrested by Gardaí and is currently detained at a Kerry garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

"Gardaí are investigating an aggravated burglary which occurred in Castleisland, Co. Kerry during the early hours of this morning, Monday, 11th March 2024," a statement from An Garda Síochána said.

"A woman, aged in her 30s, was taken to University Hospital Kerry, to receive medical treatment for apparent stab wounds. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

"A man, aged in his 40s, was later arrested by Gardaí and is currently detained at a Kerry Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984."