Man stabbed in broad daylight in Naas yesterday is being treated in hospital

A man carried out a frenzied knife attack in  broad daylight on a busy Co Kildare street.

Three men, aged 20, were standing outside the Paddy Power outlet on Poplar Square, between the hours of 4.20p.m. and 4.35p.m. yesterday.

One man was stabbed and is currently being treated at the Intensive Care Unit in Naas General Hospital. His condition is described as 'stable.'

Sgt Gerry Goode at Naas Garda Station said that a lone man wearing a beanie hat was holding the knife in a 'slashing manner.'

Naas Gardai are also searching for a white Saloon car linked to the crime.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884300.