Man 'seriously injured' after assault in Mountbellew, Co Galway

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident in The Square, Mountbellew at 1.15am.

A man aged in his 20s, was seriously injured during an altercation with a second man.

His condition is described as serious, according to the Garda Press Office.

“Gardaí are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was socialising in Mountbellew on Saturday night, 11th December 2021 and who noticed any unusual activity to contact investigating gardaí.”

“Any persons who were in The Square, Mountbellew between 12.45am and 1.30am this morning, Sunday 12th December 2021 should contact Gardaí.”

“Anyone with any information in relation to this matter is asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 090 963 1890, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.”

Investigations are ongoing, it was added.