Children reportedly stabbed near school in Dublin as gardai rush to scene
Gardaí have confirmed five people injured, including three children
Gardaí are currently at the scene of a reported stabbing, which occurred near a school in Dublin city.
A number of children have reportedly been stabbed near a school in Parnell Square East at approximately 1.30pm this afternoon.
Three children have been stabbed near a girls' school in Dublin City centre and two of the children have been taken to the hospital.
Gardai confirmed that five casualties have been taken to various hospitals in the Dublin region, including three young children, a woman and a man.
Gardai confirmed they are currently at the scene, and are being assisted by emergency services, including Dublin Fire Brigade.
“One child, a girl, has sustained serious injuries, the other two children are being treated for less serious injuries. An Garda Síochána is in contact with parents of all three injured children,” said a spokesperson for the gardai.
“The adult female is being treated for serious injuries and the adult male for less serious injuries. The scene remains sealed off at this time,” they added.
Videos circulating over social media show a number of vehicles and emergency services are present on the scene.
Audio messages of concerned passersby are also being shared on social media.
An Garda Síochána pointed out they are following a definite line of inquiry and that they are not looking for any other person at this time.
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