Gardai arrest two teenagers after man left in critical condition following alleged Mullingar assault
The man, aged in his 30s, is fighting for his life in Beaumont Hospital following the alleged assault in Mullingar in the early hours of Saturday morning
Gardaí have arrested two teenagers after a man was discovered with serious injuries in Mullingar over the weekend following an alleged assault.
The man, aged in his 30s, was found seriously injured on Grove Street, Mullingar, Westmeath in the early hours of Saturday, December 14, at approximately 1:10am.
He was rushed to Mullingar Hospital for medical treatment and is currently receiving treatment in Beaumont Hospital. It is understood he fell and hit his head after a one punch attack.
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As part of the investigation, two youths were arrested this morning in the Mullingar area. The two, both males aged 17 years, are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Midlands.
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
A Garda spokesperson said: “Any persons who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the areas around Grove Street and Mullingar Town centre between 12:30am and 1:30am are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on 01 666 9000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
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