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Man dies after Arranmore stabbing

Arranmore - Stabbing in pub
Arranmore - Stabbing in pub

A 19-year-old man from Arranmore Island, Co Donegal, has died in Letterkenny General Hospital following a serious assault on the island.

The incident, involving two men, happened around 2.30am in a pub on the island.

It is understood the victim was singled-out by a man who entered the premises.

He is believed to have suffered extensive bleeding following a stabbing and died from his injuries at around 10.30am.

A 39-year-old man from the island has been arrested. He has been taken to hospital and gardaí are waiting to question him.