Woman left in serious condition after assault and house fire in Limerick

She was taken to UHL and according to reports, she suffered burns and serious head injuries, including a suspected fractured skull.

A woman is in serious condition in University Hospital Limerick (UHL) after suffering severe injuries in what gardaí say was an assault incident and house fire in the early hours of this morning.

A fire at a house in the Garryowen area was reported to emergency services at around 4.20am and the blaze was brought under control.