A man is in critical condition in hospital following a serious assault in Co. Monaghan.
It happened in the Park Road area of Monaghan Town last night, between 10pm and 11pm. A man remains in hospital following a late night attack on the outskirts of Monaghan Town.
A man in his 40s was brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, but was later transferred to Beaumont Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. That man is fighting for his life this evening with Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. Monaghan Gardai are asking anyone with information, to come forward.
They can be contacted at Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station