Vicious stabbing leaves man hospitalised

A vicious assault involving three males aged in their teens and twenties, in which one of the men was stabbed a number of times and was later hospitalised, occurred on Patrick Street, Mullingar on Saturday last.The stabbing took place at approximately 3.20am on July 4, when the victim received what appears to be stab wounds to the neck, cheek and back area. The injured person was brought by ambulance to the Midland Regional Hospital at Mullingar where he was kept overnight and treated for his injuries.The scene was sealed off and investigated by the Mullingar Scenes of Crime Unit, and Gardaí are seeking information from anyone with information, with a Garda spokesperson saying: 'There were a number of passers-by and members of the public present when the incident took place and we are seeking their assistance in particular.'The injured party is believed to be making a full recovery following the incident.