A man has been hospitalised after receiving several stab wounds in Letterkenny overnight.
It followed an altercation between a number of people on the Ramelton Road area of the town.
The incident happened around 4am.
A woman is also believed to have been stabbed in the incident when she tried to come to the man’s aid.
A man in his 30s has been arrested and is being questioned at Letterkenny Garda station.
The man’s injuries are not understood to be life-threatening.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses anyone with information is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 0749167100.