Gardaí are investigating an attack at a property in Swords, Co Dublin, in which two men were injured. Photograph: Alan BetsonGardaí in Dublin are investigating an attack on New Year’s Day resulting in the assault of two men at a property, with one of the victims losing a significant amount of blood after sustaining knife wounds to his fingers. A second man who was at the property was also injured, though his condition was believed to be less serious after the attack. While paramedics tended to the victims at the scene, both men – aged in their 30s and 40s – needed to be taken to hospital for further treatment. “Gardaí received a report of an aggravated burglary at a house in Swords, Co Dublin, which occurred at around 7am on January 1st,” Garda Headquarters said in reply to queries.

Source: The Irish Times January 04, 2026 18:15 UTC