A man has been arrested after an on-duty Garda was stabbed in County Limerick last night.

Gardaí said the alleged assault happened at Bruach Na Sionna in Castleconnell shortly after 9pm.

The Garda received a stab wound to the hand and was taken to University Hospital Limerick with minor injuries.

A man in his 50s was arrested at the scene.

He is currently being held at Henry Street Garda Station.