Four arrested over Ballinasloe incident as man remains in 'critical' condition

Gardai have made four arrests in connection with a violent disorder incident in Ballinasloe last weekend which left a man in his 40s in a "critical" condition.

In a statement this morning, Gardai said the incident happened at approximately 11:40pm in the Dunlo Hill/Fairgreen area and involved a number of individuals.

"A man, aged in his late 40s, was taken to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, where he remains in a critical condition," said a Garda spokesperson.

"Four persons have been arrested as part of this investigation and detained at a Garda station in County Galway under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984."

Three women, one aged in her late teens and two in their 20s, have since been released without charge, and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

A man in his 20s has also been charged and was scheduled to appear before Roscommon District Court today (Tuesday).

Gardai said an incident room had been set up at Ballinasloe Garda station, and this investigation was continuing.

An appeal has been issued for any witnesses to the incident to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the Dunlo Hill/Fairgreen area between 11:30pm and midnight on Saturday last, November 4, are being asked to make the footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda station on 090 9631890, the Garda confidential line 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.