Mayo Gang Assaults Injuries Probed

Four men have been hurt during two separate assaults by gangs of men in a Co Mayo town over the weekend.

The first incident occurred at approximately 3.30am, when two men aged 27 and 32-years-old were assaulted while walking down New Street, Ballinrobe by a number of men.

During the attack both men were hurt and taken to Castlebar General Hospital for their injuries.

The 32-year-old man was released from hospital a short time later; however the 27-year-old man has since been transferred to Beaumount Hospital Dublin with serious head injuries.

A short time later a second incident occurred at the Neale Road, again in Ballinrobe, where another two males, this time 20 and 31-years-old were assaulted by a number of men.

Both received stab wounds their necks. They were both taken to Castlebar General Hospital for treatment.

No arrests have been made at this time but Gardaí have launched investigations, which are continuing into both incidents.

A special divisional unit has been set up to investigate the incidents.

It is understood that a group of three or four men carried out both attacks.

Gardaí are appealing for witness to both assaults to contact Ballinrobe Garda Station on 094-9542830 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

(DW/BMcC)