Man, 39, dies after alleged assault in Sligo

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly anyone who was in the area on Tuesday evening from 5pm to 6.15pm. File Picture

A man who died after he was allegedly seriously assaulted in Sligo town on Tuesday has been named locally as 39-year-old Russell Forde.

Mr Forde was reported to have suffered head injuries shortly after 6pm on Tuesday evening on Rockwood Parade along the Garavogue river in the centre of the town.