A man is in hospital in Waterford following an assault in which he sustained serious injuries to one of his hands.
The 23-year-old was attacked in an apartment in Rockshire Court in Waterford city around 2am this morning.
Gardaí say two men wearing balaclavas entered the apartment and attacked the man.
He received a number of stab wounds and it is understood one of his hands was very badly injured.
He was taken to Waterford Regional hospital where his condition is described as 'very serious'.
Gardaí are trying to establish what type of weapons were used in the attack and are investigating reports that a machete was used.
