Gardaí appeal for witnesses after serious assault in Ballaghaderreen in early hours of New Year's Day

A man in his 30s is in a critical condition in hospital
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after serious assault in Ballaghaderreen in early hours of New Year's Day

An incident room has been established at Castlerea Garda station following an assault in Ballaghaderreen.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault in Ballaghaderreen in the early hours of Thursday, January 1st.

The incident occurred on Barrack Street at around 1 a.m..

A male, aged in his 30s, was brought to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, where he remains in a critical condition.

A senior investigating officer has been appointed and an incident room has been established at Castlerea Garda Station.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them.

Anyone who was in the vicinity of Barrack Street between 12.45 a.m. and 1.15 a.m. on January 1st and who may have video footage (including dash-cam) is asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on 094 9621630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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