Appeal for witnesses after woman violently assaulted

Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses or video footage after a woman was assaulted in the Battery Heights area last night.

The local woman, who is in her 40s, suffered a significant number of facial and head injuries as a result of the attack, which happened some time after 10pm (Wednesday).

The woman was taken to Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, where she remains today.

Door-to-door inquiries are under way in the Battery Heights area in a bid to find witnesses or footage which could help pinpoint the culprit.

Gardaí say the violent assault happened out in the open close to the top of the estate, and they are appealing for anyone who saw what happened or has camera footage to come forward as soon as possible.

They are asked to call Athlone Garda Station 09064 98550 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.