Soldier fights for life after Youghal attack

A YOUNG soldier is fighting for his life after being attacked in the smoking room of a pub.

Gardaí say the 22-year- old soldier, believed to be a private, suffered serious head injuries when he was attacked early yesterday morning in the Youghal, Co Cork, pub.

Superintendent Flor Horan, who is leading the Garda investigation, said the alleged assault took place at The Usual Place pub at South Main Street, Youghal shortly after 12.30am.