Ireland Two men under investigation after stabbings in Thomondgate, Limerick
Two men, in their 20s and 40s, were found with stab wounds at separate residences on New Road and Cross Road in Thomondgate, Limerick, in the early hours of Monday 27 March 2023. Both were taken to University Hospital Limerick in critical condition and remain in serious but stable condition. Gardaí suspect the stabbings arose from a row between the two men, who were known to each other and had been socialising with others at the time. Technical examinations of both properties have been completed, and the investigation is confined to the two men, with Gardaí planning to interview them once they are medically fit. No arrests or charges have been made.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Two men, in their 20s and 40s, were found with apparent stab wounds at separate residences in the Thomondgate area of Limerick City.
- Both men were taken to University Hospital Limerick in critical condition and remain in serious but stable condition.
- Where
- The first man was found at a residence on New Road and the second at a nearby residence on Cross Road, both in Thomondgate.
- When
- Gardaí were alerted at approximately 2.35am on Monday 27 March 2023.
- Other details
- The two men were known to each other and had been socialising with others at the time of the stabbings.
- An attempt to burn CCTV camera poles and paint spillage on footpaths and roads around the scene were also noted.
- No arrests or charges have been made in connection with the stabbings.
- Investigation
- Gardaí suspect the stabbings arose from a row between the socialising parties and the investigation is confined to the two men.
- Technical examinations of both residences have been completed and Gardaí will interview both men once they are medically fit.
- Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the area of New Road and Cross Road between 2am and 3am.
69 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man in his 20s was found with apparent stab wounds at a residence on New Road in Thomondgate. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe man was treated at the scene by Emergency Services and taken to University Hospital Limerick in critical condition. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatA second man in his 40s was found with apparent stab wounds at a nearby residence on Cross Road, Thomondgate. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe second man was also taken to University Hospital Limerick in critical condition. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe second man had also sustained stab wounds and was in critical condition. (rte.ie)
- whatTwo men were in critical condition (extra.ie)
- whatThe men were in critical condition following separate stabbings (extra.ie)
- whatTwo men were critically injured in stabbings in the Thomondgate area of Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatBoth men were taken to University Hospital Limerick where their condition is described as critical. (limerickpost.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatTwo men were critically injured in separate stabbing incidents in Limerick City overnight. (irishtimes.com)
- whatBoth men were taken to University Hospital Limerick in critical condition. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe first victim was treated at the scene by Emergency Services and taken to University Hospital Limerick in critical condition. (garda.ie)
- whatThe second victim was also taken to University Hospital Limerick in critical condition. (garda.ie)
- whatTwo men were stabbed in the early hours of Monday 27 March 2023 in Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe two injured men were in their 20s and 40s. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatPaint was spilled on footpaths and roads around the crime scene on Monday evening. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatThe men had been socialising with others at the time of the stabbings. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatThe second man left a trail of bloodied footprints along the route. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatThe second man was also found in critical condition. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatOfficers are working on a theory that the stabbings arose from a row between socialising parties. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatThere was a lot of blood loss from the man found by Gardaí. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatThe two men were known to one another prior to the incident. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatAfter Gardaí removed their cordon, there was an attempt to burn CCTV cameras overlooking sealed-off areas. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereA man in his 20s was found with stab wounds at a house on New Road at 2.35am. (rte.ie)
- whereA man in his 40s was found at a house on the nearby Cross Road estate. (rte.ie)
- whereA male in his 20s was found with apparent stab wounds at a residence on New Road in Thomondgate. (limerickpost.ie, garda.ie)
- whereA second male in his 40s was found with apparent stab wounds at a nearby residence on Cross Road, Thomondgate. (limerickpost.ie, garda.ie)
- whereA male in his 20s was found with stab wounds at a residence on New Road in Thomondgate. (irishtimes.com)
- whereA second male in his 40s was found with stab wounds at a nearby residence on Cross Road, Thomondgate. (irishtimes.com)
- whereA man in his 20s was found with stab wounds at a residence on New Road in Thomondgate. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereA man in his 40s was found with stab wounds at a nearby residence on Cross Road, Thomondgate. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereGardaí suspect the stab wounds were sustained at a house on New Road, Thomondgate. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereOne man was found in critical condition in the house on New Road. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe other man walked several hundred meters to a house off Cross Road, Thomondgate. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe alarm was raised at approximately 2.35am on Monday 27 March 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenGardaí were alerted to the incident at approximately 2.35am on Monday 27 March 2023. (limerickpost.ie, garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí were alerted to the incident at approximately 2.35am. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe stabbing incident occurred between 2am and 3am. (rte.ie)
- investigationBoth residences were preserved for a technical examination and a large area remains cordoned off. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Henry Street are appealing for witnesses, including road users with dash cam footage from the area between 2am and 3am. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí say the circumstances behind the incidents are still being pieced together. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí are not looking for anyone else in connection with the stabbings. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for anyone in the area of New Road and Cross Road between 2am and 3am, including road users with camera footage. (rte.ie)
- investigationWitnesses are asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212400 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. (rte.ie)
- investigationMore than 20 markers were placed beside apparent blood stains along a stretch of footpath in the New Road and Distillery View areas. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationA large green and a number of houses in the area have been cordoned off and a Garda forensic photographer is recording the scene. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationBoth residences have been preserved for a technical examination by investigating Gardaí. (limerickpost.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses who were in the area of New Road and Cross Road, Thomondgate between 2 and 3am, including road users with camera or dashcam footage. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí sealed off several areas in the northside of the city and conducted forensic examinations. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA large green and a number of houses were sealed off by gardaí. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA garda photographer attached to the forensic unit was recording the scene. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationBoth residences were preserved for a technical examination by investigating gardaí. (irishtimes.com, garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses in the area of New Road and Cross Road between 2.00am and 3.00am. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí in Henry Street are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the area between 2am and 3am. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Henry Street are appealing for witnesses who were in the area of New Road and Cross Road, Thomondgate between 2.00am and 3.00am. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationTechnical examinations of the houses on New Road and Cross Road have been completed. (rte.ie)
- investigationThe investigation is confined to the two men involved, who may have been in a dispute before the violent incident. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí will interview both men once they are medically fit. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí are investigating potential links between the double stabbing and an attempt to burn CCTV camera poles. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí followed a blood trail and found one of the men who had not sought medical assistance. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí appealed for witnesses, dash cam footage, and anyone who saw one of the injured men walking between houses. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212400. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherTwo men remain in critical but stable condition at University Hospital Limerick. (rte.ie)
- otherThe two injured men are believed to be living in the Thomondgate area. (limerickpost.ie, irishtimes.com)
- otherBoth men remain in serious but stable condition at University Hospital Limerick. (rte.ie)
- otherGardaí and HSE paramedics are credited with saving the lives of two men stabbed in Thomondgate. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherFirst responders were on the scene within minutes. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherBoth men were rushed in critical condition by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherSinn Fein councillor Tom Collopy commented on the incident. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Mar2023First responders praised for life-saving action after Limerick knife attacks
Adds details on first responder response, the two victims' locations (New Road and Cross Road, Thomondgate), the theory that the stabbings arose from a row between socialising parties, the victims knowing each other, and the attempted arson of CCTV poles and paint spillage near the scene.
victim, 20s, malevictim, 40s, male - 28 Mar2023Men injured in Limerick stabbings in serious condition
Updates both men's condition from critical to serious but stable; confirms the investigation is confined to the two men involved in a possible dispute; technical examinations of the houses on New Road and Cross Road completed; Gardaí seeking witnesses from the 2am–3am window.
victim, malevictim, male - 27 Mar2023Two men in critical condition after being stabbed in Limerick overnight
Initial Gardaí report and witness appeal following two stabbings at separate residences in Thomondgate, Limerick, in the early hours of 27 March 2023. No suspects identified or arrested.
victim, 20s, malevictim, 40s, male - 27 Mar2023Witness Appeal: Serious Assault, Thomondgate, Limerick, 27th March 2023
Witness appeal providing specific details: first victim found on New Road at approximately 2.35am, second on Cross Road; both residences preserved for technical examination; appeal specifically for dashcam footage between 2am and 3am.
victim, 20s, malevictim, 40s, male - 27 Mar2023Two men critically injured in separate stabbing incidents in Limerick
Provides specific street locations (New Road and Cross Road), time of alert (2.35am), details of the forensic examination (20+ markers, sealed areas, garda photographer), and the witness appeal time window (2.00am–3.00am).
victim, 20s, malevictim, 40s, male - 27 Mar2023Two men in critical condition after Limerick City knife attacks
Provides specific locations (New Road and Cross Road), the time Gardaí were alerted (2.35am), details of the forensic scene (20+ markers, blood stains, cordoned-off green and houses), and the witness appeal covering 2–3am.
victim, 20s, malevictim, 40s, male - 27 Mar2023Two Men In Critical Condition Following Separate Stabbings In Limerick
Confirms both men remain in critical condition following the separate stabbings.
victim, malevictim, male - 27 Mar2023Two men critical but stable after Limerick assaults
Provides specific locations (New Road and Cross Road), the time of discovery (2.35am), confirms both men are critical but stable, states Gardaí are not looking for anyone else, and includes a detailed witness appeal with contact details for Henry Street Garda Station.
victim, 20s, malevictim, 40s, male - 27 Mar2023Two men critically injured following 'serious assaults' in Limerick
Provides the specific time the alarm was raised (approximately 2.35am), the exact streets (New Road and Cross Road), and the Garda appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage between 2am and 3am.
victim, 20s, malevictim, 40s, male