A man in his 20s has been seriously injured in a stabbing incident in Co Clare.
The man was attacked by a gang of four men at a house in Kilrush shortly before 2am this morning.
He received multiple stab wounds to the legs, arms and back, and was reportedly struck in the face with a slash hook.
The victim was taken to Mid Western Regional Hospital in Limerick. His condition is described as serious but stable.
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Two other men, who were in the house at the time, were also injured in the attack. However, their injuries were not said to be life-threatening.
The scene has been preserved and a technical examination is underway.