Man in serious condition after Ballymahon assault

A 49-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital following an assault near Ballymahon, County Longford yesterday (Thursday) evening.

The incident occurred at around 5pm outside a pub in Foigha, between Ballymahon and Lanesboro. The injured man was rushed to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar.

Gardaí were called to the scene, and a man in his 30s was arrested shortly afterwards and brought to Longford Garda Station, where he was held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

Gardaí have spoken to witnesses who were present at the time of the alleged assault. Anyone who has information that might assist their investigation is asked to contact Longford Garda Station on (043) 3350570.