Gardaí have appealed to anyone who witnessed a serious assault on a teenage boy on the outskirts of Limerick city on Friday night to come forward
The 16-year-old remains in a critical condition in hospital in Limerick this morning after the assault.
He was assaulted on the forecourt of a petrol station in the Corbally area of the city at about 9.45pm.
He was taken to the Mid-Western Regional hospital where he is being treated for his injuries.
A male aged in his late teens was arrested at the scene and is currently being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at Henry St Garda station.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Henry St Garda station on 061 212400 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
