Ireland Gardaí investigate man stabbed in Limerick city
A man in his 30s sustained non-life-threatening stab wounds during an alleged assault at Linden Court on the south side of Limerick city on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, shortly before 7pm. He was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment. Armed gardaí, uniformed gardaí, and detectives from the local crime office responded to the scene, where a lone male suspect was seen running. No arrests have been made, and Gardaí are appealing for information via Roxboro Garda Station while investigations into the incident and a possible motive are ongoing.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 30s sustained non-life-threatening stab wounds during an alleged assault.
- Where
- The incident took place at Linden Court on the south side of Limerick city, near Kennedy Park and Roxboro Road Garda Station.
- When
- The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, shortly before 7pm.
- Investigation
- Armed gardaí, uniformed gardaí, and detectives from the local crime office responded to the scene.
- A lone male suspect was seen running from the scene.
- No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing, with a motive being examined.
- Gardaí are appealing for information via Roxboro Garda Station.
- Other details
- The victim was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment.
22 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man sustained stab wounds during an alleged assault. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatA male in his 30s was conveyed to hospital for treatment of injuries. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatA man sustained stab wounds in Limerick city. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatThe victim is a man in his 30s. (thejournal.ie)
- whatThe man suffered non-life threatening injuries and was treated in hospital. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at Linden Court, just off Kennedy Park, Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred at Linden Court on the south side of Limerick city. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe stabbing took place in the Linden Court area of Limerick city, near Roxboro Road Garda Station and overlooking the local bus depot. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on Tuesday, November 3, shortly before 7pm. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe assault took place on Tuesday 3 November 2026 shortly before 7:00pm. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred shortly before 7pm on Tuesday evening. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí investigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for information via Roxboro Garda Station. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí and emergency services responded to the scene. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationInvestigators were examining a motive for the attack. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationInvestigations into the incident are ongoing. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationArmed gardaí, uniformed gardaí, and detectives from the local crime office responded to the scene. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationInvestigators are seeking a lone male suspect seen running from the scene. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationNo arrests have been made. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe victim was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe victim's injuries were believed to be non-life threatening. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Nov2026Gardaí investigate as man taken to hospital following Limerick city stabbing
Adds details on the exact location (near Roxboro Road Garda Station, overlooking the local bus depot), the response (armed gardaí, uniform and detectives from the local crime office), and that a lone male suspect was seen running from the scene.
victim, 30s, malesuspect, male - 4 Nov2026Man stabbed in city
Initial Gardaí statement confirming the stabbing at Linden Court and that investigations are ongoing with a motive being examined.
victim, 30s, male - 4 Nov2026LIVE: Man hospitalised following alleged assault in Limerick city
Initial report of the stabbing; Gardaí appealing for information via Roxboro Garda Station.
victim, 30s, male
Changed after publication
facts outlets added, removed or correctedthejournal.ie, 4 Nov 2026, 12:36: Gardaí investigate as man taken to hospital following Limerick city stabbing
- CorrectedThe description of who responded to the call was corrected from 'uniform and detectives' to 'uniformed gardaí and detectives' (was Armed gardaí along with uniform and detectives from the local crime office responded to the call., now Armed gardaí along with uniformed gardaí and detectives from the local crime office responded to the call.)