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St Laurence Street, Drogheda (File Photo) Google Streetview
Louth
Drogheda teenager stabbed while on way home from school
A man in his 20s has been arrested.
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy was seriously injured in a stabbing incident in Drogheda this afternoon.
The youth was attacked at about 4.15pm on St Laurence Street in the town. Gardaí have said he was returning home from school when the assault occurred.
The victim was taken by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for treatment.
A man in his 20s was arrested and is currently detained under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
An incident room has been set up at Drogheda Garda Station and investigators have appealed for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact them on 041 987 4200 or the confidential line on 1800 666 111.
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