In a truly horrific incident that took place last night, a man was stabbed in the face at midnight in Knockbridge, Co. Louth.
The man, who is aged in his 40s, was taken to Our Lady Of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda with serious facial injuries as a result of the stabbing.
The area where the incident took been has been preserved for a technical examination.
CCTV is being examined by the gardai who have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to contact Ardee Garda Station on 041-6853222 or the Confidential Line on 1800-66-61-11.