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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3492Assault (stabbing) · Co. Louth · 20 Mar 2026

Man in 20s fighting for life after stabbing at Drogheda home

A man in his 20s was stabbed at a residential property in Drogheda, Co. Louth, in the early hours of 20 March 2026 and is in critical condition at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene and is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested20 Mar
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in his 20s was seriously assaulted at a home in Drogheda. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe victim was stabbed during the assault. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe victim was brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital where his condition is critical. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe assault occurred on 20 March 2026 in the early hours of the morning. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA man in his 20s was arrested at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe suspect is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a station in the Garda North Western Region. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí confirmed investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Mar2026
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man, 20s, fighting for life in hospital after serious assault in Drogheda

    Initial report of the assault, the victim's critical condition, and the arrest of a man in his 20s at the scene.

    victim, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, male