Athlone garda investigate circumstances of stabbing incident

Gardaí in Athlone are investigating the circumstances surrounding a stabbing incident in the town in the early hours of Saturday morning.

It’s understood the incident happened shortly before four o’ clock on Saturday morning when a  man in his 20’s received stab wounds in the neck.

He was taken to Tullamore hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Gardai are asking anyone who has any information in relation to the incident to contact them at Athlone garda station or call the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.