Two men stabbed in Dublin early this morning

The separate incidents took place in Blanchardstown and Dorset Street within fifteen minutes of each other.

By Christine Bohan Saturday 20 Sep 2014, 10:35 AM

Sep 20th 2014, 10:35 AM 21,313 Views 53 Comments

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Dorset Street Lower (File photo)

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Dorset Street Lower (File photo)

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TWO MEN WERE stabbed in separate incidents in Dublin in the early hours of this morning.

A man in his early 20s was injured in a serious assault at Whitestown Park in Blanchardstown at around 5.15am.

He was brought to James Connolly Memorial Hospital to be treated for knife wounds.

In the second incident just fifteen minutes later, a man in his mid 20s was injured in an assault on Lower Dorset Street at around 5.30am.

The man was brought to the nearby Mater Hospital where his injuries are believed to be not life-threatening.

Investigations are underway into both assaults.

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Two men stabbed in Dublin early this morning