A knife attack in the center of Dublin has left five people injured, including three children, according to the Irish police (Garda). The incident occurred in the central part of Dublin shortly after 13:30, resulting in a girl and another woman sustaining serious injuries.

Garda is conducting an investigation at the crime scene, with the assistance of other emergency services. The five injured individuals were transported to different hospitals in the capital, where a girl is reported to have suffered serious injuries. The Irish public broadcaster RTE suggests that the alleged perpetrator is a man responsible for the attack.

According to initial reports, the suspect first assaulted a woman, who also sustained serious injuries, before stabbing the minors. The attacker was injured and is hospitalized, awaiting questioning by the police. Garda has stated that they have a defined line of investigation, and at the moment, there are no other individuals linked to the crime.

Despite the gravity of the incident, the police do not consider it to have a terrorist nature, according to the Irish national broadcaster, RTE. Authorities are continuing to gather information to clarify the motives behind the incident.