Second man held over Sligo assault

Gardaí are continuning to question man in connection to a serious assault in Sligo town during the week.

Gardaí are continuning to question man in connection to a serious assault in Sligo town during the week.

The 29-year-old man was arrested in the town last night and is currently being held in Manorhamilton Garda station under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act.

A 28-year-old man arrested on Friday night was released without charge earlier today.

The men were arrested in connection with a serious assault on a 60-year-old man in the early hours of Thursday in the Cartron Point area of the town.

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The victim was taken to Sligo General Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room at Sligo Garda station on 071 9157071 or the Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111.