Teenager charged over stabbing in Waterford city

Young man was assaulted while queuing for a nightclub in the city on Wednesday night

A teenager has been charged in connection with a stabbing in Waterford last week.

The 18-year-old is due before a special sitting of Waterford District Court in connection with a stabbing in the city last week.

On Wednesday another 18-year-old man was stabbed a number of times while queuing for a nightclub on John Street in the city.

He was treated in hospital where his condition was described as serious but not life threatening.

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On Thursday and Friday two men, aged 18 and 19, were arrested in connected with the assault.

The 19-year-old has since been released and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.