Media Briefing - Serious Assault in Athy, Kildare on the 1/11/18.

Gardaí in Athy are investigating a serious assault that occurred on Duke Street, Athy in the early hours of this morning, Thursday 1st November 2018.

A man (early 30s) received serious stab wounds and has been removed to Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise and his condition is described as critical. The scene has been preserved and investigations are ongoing.

A media briefing will take place outside Athy Garda Station this afternoon at 4p.m. and Superintendent Martin Walker will be in attendance where he will seek a witness appeal in relation to this assault.