Stabbed outside garda station

GARDAÍ are seeking a man in connection with a stabbing that took place in the midst of a brawl outside Listowel Garda Station on Monday night.

Five males, all aged in their late teens and early 20’s, began fighting just after 11pm outside the Garda Station on Church Street.

Hearing the commotion outside, Gardaí acted quickly and arrested four of the men but a fifth man involved in the fracas fled the scene.

The four men were brought inside where it was discovered that one of the arrested men had been stabbed and had suffered a number of wounds to his back.

It is believed that a knife was used in the attack on the male who was taken to University Hospital Kerry, where he was treated for his injuries, which were not life threatening.

The scene was sealed off and scenes of crime investigators examined the location on Tuesday morning. This investigation is now complete.

Garda sources confirmed that a weapon was recovered. The four men who were arrested have been released without a charge and files will now be prepared for the DPP.

The reason for the violent row is not yet known but the gang involved are all local, its is understood.

Gardaí have asked for the public’s help with the investigation. Potential witnesses who may have been in the Church Street area between 10.45pm and 11.15pm on Monday can contact Listowel Garda Station on 068-50820, The Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.