Gardai seek help on serious assault

Gardai in Co Tipperary have appealed for information following an assault which left a man in critical condition with serious…

Gardai in Co Tipperary have appealed for information following an assault which left a man in critical condition with serious head injuries.

Supt Pat Finlay confirmed the incident occurred at West Gate Friar Street in Thurles at 1.30 a.m. on Saturday. The 26-year-old man, from the Thurles area, was rushed to Cashel Hospital after two gardai went to his assistance.

Thurles gardai can be contacted at 0504 21111.

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