Youth critical following Dundalk assault

A 19-year-old youth is in a critical condition following an assault in Dundalk.

The assault happened on Castle Road between 9pm and 9.30pm last night.

The young man is currently being treated at the Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda where his injuries are said to be life-threatening.

Gardaí are now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the assault or been involved in the attack to contact them.

They say a large number of people would have travelled along Castle Road last night to attend the popular St Gerard's Novena.

An incident room has now been set up and gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them on 042 9388400.