28/01/2016

Man Arrested Over Carlow Stabbing Death

A man has been arrested following the death of a 46-year-old man at a house in Carlow.

Garda were called to an address on Frederick Avenue at about 13:30 on Wednesday, to reports of a male being stabbed.

When garda arrived they found a 46-year-old man with serious injuries. He was treated, but was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man in his 20s was arrested a short time later and he is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Carlow Garda Station.

A forensic examination of the scene is ongoing.

(MH/CD)

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