Gardaí investigate Longford attack

A man, believed to be in his 30s, is recovering in hospital following a stabbing in Longford earlier this morning.

A man, believed to be in his 30s, is recovering in hospital following a stabbing in Longford earlier this morning.

The victim was found on the Main Street in Longford at 12.20am and transferred to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Another man (27) was questioned about the incident a short time later. No arrests have been made in connection with the assault, but gardaí have appealed for witnesses.

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