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43-year-old man taken to hospital after being slashed at St Patrick's Park

The man has been treated for what have been described as ‘minor injuries’.

A MAN HAS been taken to hospital after being ‘slashed’ at St Patrick’s Park at 6pm this evening.

The 43-year-old man received minor injuries after he was ‘slashed’ with what is believed to be a blade by another male.

The injured man was brought to St James University Hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

Gardaí at Kevin Street in Dublin are investigating an incident. No arrests have been made and investigations are continuing.

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