Two men were seriously injured in a double stabbing in Longford town last night.

It happened at around 9 o’clock.

Gardai say two men, aged in their 20s and 30s, received serious injuries and were taken to Mullingar Hospital for treatment.

Teffia Park remains sealed off this morning.

Pedestrians are allowed walk through but drivers are being diverted.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

Irish Independent journalist Liam Cosgrove has the latest on the incident:

Local senator Joe Flaherty is condemning the incident – and explains a line of inquiry for the gardai:

 

 

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