Man (60) held over stabbing in New Ross house

Victim (34) was seriously injured in Wexford incident last night and he is stable in hospital

The 60-year-old  is being held at New Ross Garda station. Image: Google Street View
The 60-year-old is being held at New Ross Garda station. Image: Google Street View

Gardaí have arrested a 60-year-old man in relation to a stabbing at a house in New Ross, Co Wexford last night.

The 34-year-old was seriously injured in the incident at about 9.30pm and was taken to Waterford Regional Hospital. His condition is described as serious but stable, a Garda spokesman said.

The 60-year-old was arrested shortly after the incident and is being held at New Ross Garda station. He can be held for up to 24 hours under the provisions of section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

The scene at Grange Road is being preserved for technical examination.

Genevieve Carbery

Genevieve Carbery

Genevieve Carbery is Deputy Head of Audience at The Irish Times