Man charged over Mayo stabbing incident

A man in his 20s has been charged at Ballina District Court in respect of a stabbing incident which occurred at Ellison Street in Castlebar yesterday evening.

He has been remanded to appear before Castlebar District Court next Wednesday on charges of assault causing harm.

The condition of the victim of the attack has improved after being treated in the intensive care unit of Mayo University Hospital.

His injuries, which were initially described as serious, are now reported to be 'non life-threatening'.