Gardai have launched an investigation after an elderly man in his 80s has been stabbed in home in Co. Louth.
The man was rushed to Our Lady Of Lourdes hospital following the attack in his Blackrock, Dundalk, Co. Louth home.
It’s understood that the elderly man is in a critical condition following the attack just before 3pm today.
Gardai have appealed for witnesses to come forward, particularly anyone who was in the area of Sandy Lane or the nearby Community Centre between 2pm and 3pm.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station 042-9388400 or the Confidential Line on 1800-66-61-11.