10/11/2017

Teenager In Serious Condition Following Suspected Assault

A teenage boy is in a serious condition in hospital following a suspected assault in Tipperary Town late on Thursday night.

The boy was found with serious head injuries at Lakelands, Tipperary Town at 10.50pm. He remains in a serious condition in South Tipperary General Hospital.

Another teenage boy was arrested in connection with the incident.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them at Tipperary Garda Station on 062 80670.

Garda said: "We would ask anyone who was in the Lakelands/Roseanna Road areas of Tipperary Town between 10pm and 11pm to contact us."

(MH/JP)

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