Man and woman in stable condition following stabbing

Gardai are continuing to investigate a stabbing incident in Sligo yesterday evening.

A woman in her late 20’s and a man remain in Sligo General Hospital this afternoon after being injured in the altercation.

The woman sustained multiple stab wounds and the man received head injuries, both are described as being in a stable condition.

Gardai were called to the scene in the Market Yard just before half past four yesterday evening and the man was subsequently arrested on Mail Coach road before being hospitalised.

A number of witnesses have come forward and are assisting Gardai with their investigation.