Arrest in Wexford following alleged stabbing of teenager at children's playground
The incident, involving a number of teenagers, happened in a children's playground adjacent to the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford on Saturday, May 3.
Thousands of people were in the town over the weekend for the 10th annual Rockin' Food and Fruit Festival when the alleged stabbing incident took place.
A video has been widely circulating of the incident across social media, which appears to show a teenager, believed to be a 14-year-old boy, being stabbed repeatedly with an implement.
Now, a spokesperson for Gardai in Enniscorthy has confirmed that they are currently investigating the incident that took place in the playground beside the Riverside Park Hotel and that the injured youth received medical attention for his non-life threatening injuries.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses, dash cam or mobile phone footage in relation to this incident to further the investigation.
A garda statement said: 'Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault that took place on the Promenade in Enniscorthy, Wexford, on the afternoon of Saturday, 3rd May 2025.
"A male youth sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the course of the incident and was taken to Wexford General Hospital for treatment.
"One male youth was later arrested in connection with the incident and has since been released pending referral to the Garda Youth Diversion Programme.
"Investigations remain ongoing.'
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