A man in his 80s is in critical condition after an assault in Tipperary town, Co. Tipperary last night.
The attack happened on St Michael’s Avenue in the town at approximately 9:35pm.
The elderly man was taken to Limerick University Hospital, Limerick City, where we understand he remains critically ill.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, especially anyone in the area between 7:00pm and 10:00pm, and who may have camera or vehicle dash-cam footage.
Information can be given to Tipperary Town Garda Station Tel: 062 80670, the Garda Confidential Line Tel: 1800 666 111, or indeed any Garda station.
Investigations are continuing.
UPDATE
A man in his 30s has now been arrested in connection with the above incident. He is presently being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in County Tipperary.
Gardaí have already conducted door-to-door enquiries in the area, having preserved the scene for a detailed forensic examination.
One line of investigation suggests that the victim may have disturbed intruders.
An Garda Síochána are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness.
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