A man has been arrested after another man was stabbed in Co Louth.

The serious assault happened at around 9.30pm on Thursday at a house in Knockbrack Downs in Drogheda.

The man, aged in his 50s, was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.

His condition is described as non-life threatening.

The scene has been preserved pending a full technical examination.

Another man in his 20s was arrested at the scene and is being held at Drogheda Garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

He was charged and will appear before Drogheda District Court later.