08/05/2009

Man Injured During Attack

A man has received serious head injuries during what is believed to be an assault in Tipperary last night.

Gardai in Tipperary Town are investigating the alleged assault, which took place on Main Street in Bansha, Co Tipperary on Wednesday between 9.00pm and 10pm, in which a 29-year-old man was injured.

The man was taken to Clonmel Hospital and subsequently transferred to Cork University Hospital with head injuries.

Gardai have launched an appeal for public assistance over the incident, and are seeking witnesses to the assault or to events prior to or subsequent to the assault.

Gardai are interested in hearing from anyone who was in the Bansha area, which is on the main Waterford to Limerick Road.

Officers are particularly interested for anyone who was on Main Street between 9.30pm and 10pm to contact them on 062-80670 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111.

(DW/BMcc)


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