A MAN HAS been charged in connection with a woman’s stabbing at a house in Kilnaleck, Co Cavan, on Christmas Eve.

The woman is believed to have suffered a punctured lung after being stabbed several times.

The man, aged in his 50s, is appearing before a special sitting of Cavan District Court this evening.

The man was detained for questioning under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at Cavan Garda Station.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to contact them at Cavan Station on 049 4368800.

Originally published 5.25pm

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Man charged over woman's stabbing in Cavan

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