Arrest made in assault investigation in Midlands as teenager remains in critical condition

Published 13th Nov 2021, 20:58 GMT

Longford gardaí make arrest in Ballymahon assault investigation as injured party remains in critical condition

placeholder image — Longford gardaí make arrest in Ballymahon assault investigation as injured party remains in critical condition

Gardaí in the Midlands investigating a serious assault that occurred in the early hours of this morning Saturday, November 13, 2021 on Main Street, Ballymahon have made an arrest.

A man (19 years) was arrested this afternoon and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Longford Garda station.

The injured teenager remains in a critical condition and investigations are ongoing. He suffered serious head injuries and was removed by ambulance to Mullingar Hospital for treatment.