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Case No. 11373Assault (stabbing, under investigation) · Co. Limerick · 25 Jan 2026

Man in his 30s rushed to hospital after knife wound in Limerick

A man in his 30s suffered a reported stab wound at a residential property in Limerick city on Sunday 25 January 2026, shortly after 10.30am. Sources differ on the area: gardaí gave John Carew Park, while the Limerick Leader also named Southill. He was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick, where he was reported to be stable and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. As of the latest report, gardaí had preserved the scene, inquiries were ongoing, and no arrest or charge had been reported.

  1. Reported25 Jan
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man in his 30s suffered a reported stab wound during an incident at a residential property in Limerick city.
Where
Gardaí said the incident was at a residential property in the John Carew Park area, while the Limerick Leader's headline and opening said Southill and the Limerick Post said the Carew Park area.
When
Gardaí said the incident happened shortly after 10.30am on Sunday 25 January 2026, while the Limerick Post said the man was found injured shortly before 11am.
Weapon
The man reportedly sustained at least one stab wound to the side of his abdomen and the injury was reported as a knife wound.
Other details
  • The man was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick for treatment and was reported to be in a stable condition.
  • Gardaí said the man's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
  • Gardaí described the incident as an assault in broad daylight.
Investigation
  • Gardaí preserved the scene for technical examination and inquiries are ongoing.
  • Anyone with information can contact investigating gardaí at Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061 214 340.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
21 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man suffered a knife wound during an incident at a house in Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at a residential property in the John Carew Park area of Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in the Southill area of Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe man was found injured at a house in the Carew Park area of the city. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereGardaí responded to a residential property in the John Carew Park area of Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Sunday morning, 25 January 2026, shortly after 10.30am. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe man was hurt shortly after 10.30am. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on Sunday 25 January 2026, shortly after 10.30am. (limerickpost.ie)
  • causeThe man suffered a reported stab wound. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponThe man sustained at least one stab wound to the side of his abdomen. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí preserved the scene for technical examination. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationInquiries are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are asking anyone who can assist to contact Roxboro garda station. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe scene has been preserved for examination and inquiries are ongoing. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information can contact investigating gardaí at Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061 214 340. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe man was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick for treatment. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe man's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí describe the incident as a broad daylight assault. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe man was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe man was in a stable condition at hospital. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherGardaí said the man's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 25 Jan2026
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Man rushed to hospital with knife wound

    First report of the incident. Gives the location as John Carew Park per gardaí, the hospital, and a Roxboro Road Garda Station contact for information.

    victim, 30s, male
  2. 25 Jan2026
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, follow-up
    BREAKING: Gardai preserve scene in Limerick as man, 30s, rushed to hospital

    First report of the incident. A garda spokesperson gave the John Carew Park location, while the article's headline and opening give Southill. No suspect, arrest or charge is reported.

    victim, 30s, male