Gardaí question woman following incident in New Oak estate of Carlow Town last nightVictim was found unresponsive with knife wounds to leg at house shortly before midnight
Gardaí pictured at the scene.
St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny. Photo: Google Maps
Scene in New Oak Estate in Carlow Town Photo: Aisling Bolton Dowling
A father-of-two who died after being stabbed at a house in Carlow last night suffered serious knife wounds to his leg.
A woman, who was known to the victim remains in custody this afternoon after being arrested by armed gardaí overnight.
The 30-year-old man was discovered unresponsive at a house in the New Oak estate shortly before midnight.
It’s believed he suffered knife wounds, including to his leg, and was rushed to St Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny where he passed away a short time later.
In a follow-up operation members of the Garda Armed Support Unit carried out a search in Carlow Town and arrested a woman in relation to the fatal stabbing.
The Irish Independent understands that the woman is known to the victim.
Scene in New Oak Estate in Carlow Town Photo: Aisling Bolton Dowling
She is currently being detained at Carlow garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act and can be questioned for up to 24 hours.
Locals in the New Oak estate expressed shock at the news this morning.
“It’s so sad. The news has put a dampener on the whole area,” a neighbour told the Irish Independent.
“I knew the young lad who died as I looked after him when he was a baby. He was a good, grand chap.
“He has two small kids so that makes it even more terribly sad. It’s just so shocking to open your curtains in the morning and see police cars all over the place and tape everywhere. It’s absolutely heartbreaking.”
Another neighbour said: “This is a very quiet community. Nothing really goes on out here. It’s a shock, it’s really shocking. The waste of a young life.
“I didn’t know the man very well but he seemed to be alright he would always say hello to you.”
In a statement a Garda spokesperson said: “The local Coroner has been notified and the services of the Garda Technical Bureau and State Pathologist have been requested. A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Carlow Garda Station. A Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has also been appointed to support the family.
“The scene has been preserved for a forensic and technical examination and a post-mortem examination has been arranged.
“Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are also seeking anyone with camera footage, including dashcam recordings from road users in the New Oak Estate and nearby areas around the time of the incident.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Carlow Garda Station at 059-9136620, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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