Gardaí investigate after off-duty detective is beaten unconscious at minor GAA game

An investigation has been launched into the beating of an off-duty garda at a underage GAA football match in Sligo on September 2.

Gardaí investigate after off-duty detective is beaten unconscious at minor GAA game

An investigation has been launched into the beating of an off-duty garda at a underage GAA football match in Sligo on September 2.

It is understood that Detective Garda Chris O'Neill was beaten unconscious after he came to the aid of a referee who was being verbally abused as he left the pitch.

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