Man in critical condition after assault at Ballivor home, Co Meath

A man in his 20s is in a critical condition after a serious assault at a house in Ballivor, Co Meath. A man in his 40s has been arrested and is being questioned.

Man hospitalised after early-morning assault in Ballivor

A man in his 20s is in a critical condition in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, following a serious assault at a residence in Ballivor, Co Meath, the Irish Independent reports.

Gardaí responded to the scene shortly after 7am and found the man with serious injuries. He was initially brought to a local hospital before being transferred to Beaumont.

A man in his 40s has since been arrested in connection with the incident and is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, which permits questioning for up to 24 hours.

A technical examination of the scene has been completed, and a senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the inquiry. An incident room has been established at Trim Garda Station.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and are asking anyone with information, or camera or dashcam footage, to contact Trim Garda Station.

Source: Irish Independent