21/02/2012

Man Dies Following Assault In Thurles

A man has died in hospital after being attacked in Thurles at the weekend.

James Tynan, 25, sustained serious head injuries following an assault outside a nightclub.

Mr Tynan had been socialising in Hayes Hotel on Saturday night when he was assaulted in what is believed to be an unprovoked attack.

He died last night at South Tipperary General Hospital.

A 22-year-old male was arrested at the scene but has been released without charge.

A file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

(CD/GK)

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