Carlow Gardai launch witness appeal to alleged assault with knife

Gardaí in Carlow have launched a witness appeal to an alleged assault that happened in the county recently.

The incident happened at 11:45am on Sunday, according to an article by KCLR.

Members from Carlow Garda Station attended the scene, which happened on Abbey Street in Tullow.

It’s understood a knife was involved in the assault, causing one person to suffer serious but not life threatening injuries.

No arrests have been made as of yet, but investigations are ongoing.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, specifically those with footage, are asked to contact Carlow Garda Station on 059 9136620.

The alleged assault comes at a time of increasing fear in Tullow because of a lack of light in the town.

Eight new lights in the town, that were paid for over four months ago, are connected to electricity but yet to be turned on.

The issue was raised by Independent Councillor Will Paton and Cllr Ben Ward at the recent meeting of Carlow County Council.

”I emphasised that residents feel unsafe and concerned for their safety,” Cllr Will Paton said in a post on Facebook.

He added that the Chief Executive of Carlow County Council promised to make “urgent contact” with the ESB.