19/12/2011

Man Seriously Assaulted In Carrick on Shannon

A man is in critical condition after being seriously assaulted in Carric on Shannon during the early hours of Sunday morning.

Gardaí at Carrick-on-Shannon said they were investigating the serious assault that occured at 3.30am on Sunday December 18 in the Townparks area of the town.

The injured man aged 30-years-old was found with serious injuries to his head and removed by ambulance to Sligo General Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

The area has been sealed off for a technical examination.

Gardaí said they wish to appeal for witnesses to this assault or to anyone that may have been in the area between 12 midnight and 3.30a.m. to contact Carrick-on-Shannon on 071 - 9620021, the Garda Confidential Telephone line 1 800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

(DW)

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