A Brazilian man was in a serious condition in hospital last night after a stabbing in Co Galway.
The 26-year-old was stabbed after an altercation at a party in a Ballinasloe apartment. The incident happened outside the Sliabh na hAbhann complex in the town at about 1.30am.
The man was taken to Portiuncula Hospital with a knife injury to his stomach. His condition was last night described as serious but stable. A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, and gardaí at Ballinasloe are asking witnesses to phone them at 0909-642123.