Two arrests in connection with Limerick assault

Gardai in Limerick investigating a serious assault have arrested a man in his 20s and a woman in her late teens.

A man remains in hospital with serious head injuries this morning after he was attacked with a hammer on Edward Street in the city yesterday afternoon.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses and in particular to anybody in the vicinity of Edward Street between 3pm and 3.30pm yesterday afternoon to contact them.

They are also appealing for information on any sightings of a light green coloured saloon car with the registration number 10 KY in the area of Edward Street around the time of the incident.