Woman attacked with a hammer while sleeping

A WOMAN is in a critical condition in hospital after she was attacked with a hammer while she slept in her bed on her birthday.

Tue, 06 Jul, 2010 - 01:00

Noel Baker

The woman, who it is believed turned 32 yesterday, was asleep at the house on Ladyswell Road in Mulhuddart near Blanchardstown in west Dublin when she was attacked.

The mother-of-one sustained serious injuries in the assault and was rushed to nearby James Connolly Memorial Hospital for treatment.

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Courts Crime Place: Ladyswell Road Place: Mulhuddart Place: Blanchardstown Place: Eastern Europe Place: Blanchardstown Garda Station Place: Blanchardstown Station Person: Ruth Coppinger Organisation: Garda Technical Bureau Organisation: Socialist Party Organisation: Sonas

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