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Michael O'Toole & John Hand

Teenager fighting for life after being stabbed in Swords as gardai seal off scene


A man is fighting for his life after he was stabbed in north Dublin tonight.

The victim suffered serious injuries in the River Valley area of Swords at around 8pm.

Sources say the victim has been rushed to hospital but is critically ill.

It’s understood he may be as young as 19.

A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: "Gardai are currently at the scene of a serious assault that occurred on Brookdale Avenue, Swords this evening Thursday 23rd February, 2023 at approximately 7p.m.

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"A male aged in his late teens has been taken to Beaumont Hospital and his condition is described as critical.

"The scene is currently preserved and no further information at this time."

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