Gardaí in update on condition of girl (5) stabbed in horror Dublin attack

Gardaí have given an update on the health of a child stabbed in Dublin on Thursday.

The girl, aged five, was one of five people injured in a stabbing incident which also saw two other school kids injured when they were stabbed on the street.

An Garda Síochána say they continue to investigate all the circumstances of the serious assault which occurred on Parnell Square East shortly after 1:30pm on Thursday.

"The scene of the incident at Parnell Square East remains preserved at this time. The road is currently closed to traffic and diversions are in place," gardaí said.

"The girl, aged 5, who was seriously injured during the incident remains in a critical condition in CHI Temple Street," they added.

The girl, aged 6, continues to receive medical treatment for less serious injuries in CHI Crumlin.

The boy, aged 5, was discharged from CHI Crumlin yesterday evening.

The adult female, aged in her 30s, remains in a serious condition in The Mater Hospital.

The adult male, aged in his 50s, also remains in a serious condition in a hospital in the Dublin Region.

An Garda Síochána is appealing to any person with any information on this attack to contact investigating Gardaí. Investigating Gardaí are also appealing to any person who may have mobile phone footage of the attack or the immediate aftermath to make this footage available to An Garda Síochána.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mountjoy Garda Station 01 666 8600 the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

An Garda Síochána are not in a position to provide any further information at this time.