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The scene remains cordoned off this morning.
Georges Street
Man hospitalised following late-night alleged assault in Dublin city centre
A man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
A MAN HAS been hospitalised following an alleged stabbing in Dublin city centre this morning.
The incident occurred on South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2 shortly after 12.30am.
Gardaí on foot patrol in the area attended the scene.
A man in his 50s was taken to St James’s Hospital after the incident for treatment of injuries.
It is understood that he is expected to make a full recovery.
A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene for public order offences, and is currently detained at a garda station in Dublin.
The scene of the alleged assault, located close to the junction between George’s Street and Exchequer Street, is closed off this morning.
Gardaí remain at the scene, and traffic diversions are in place.
“Investigations are ongoing,” a garda spokesperson added.
Additional reporting from Sophie Finn
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