Supervisor Elham AbolFateh
Editor in Chief Mohamed Wadie

5 Injured, Including 3 Children in Stabbing Incident in Ireland


Sun 26 Nov 2023 | 10:01 PM
Israa Farhan

Five people, including at least three children, were hospitalized following a presumed stabbing incident in central Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday.

The news, as reported by Irish media outlets and based on police information, has sparked concern and attention.

The Irish broadcasting authority, RTÉ, has indicated that the police are diligently working to determine the specifics of the incident.

However, they have clarified that there is no suspicion of a terrorist motive behind this attack. Among the injured are a girl and a woman, both suffering from serious wounds.

The incident reportedly took place at Parnell Square in the heart of Dublin, near the main avenue of O'Connell Street. The police have closed off the scene of the incident for investigation.

Additionally, the Irish Times reported that the main suspect has been apprehended. The suspect, who is believed to have self-inflicted injuries, is now in custody.

Early indications suggest that a man attempted to attack several children, leading to the intervention of bystanders.

This news has been a cause of alarm in the community, reflecting on the safety and security concerns in public spaces.

The authorities are continuing their investigation, and further details are awaited as they work to unravel the circumstances of this tragic event.