Police in Dublin are dealing with a “serious incident” after a stabbing involving several children outside a school in the city centre.
Police said five people including three young children, a man and a woman have been taken to hospitals in the Dublin region.
One of the children, a girl, and the woman are being treated for serious injuries.
The other two children and the man are being treated for less serious injuries, according to police.
Police are currently at the scene on Parnell Square East and are being assisted by other emergency services.
“At this early stage, an Garda Siochana is not in a position to confirm any further details,” a statement said.
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