Man, 30s, dies following Sligo assault

Investigating gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward

The incident occurred at Rockwood Parade, in Sligo Town at around 6pm. File Picture: Colin Keegan/ Collins Dublin

A man has died in a hospital in Dublin following a serious assault in Sligo last night. 

The incident occurred at Rockwood Parade, in Sligo Town at around 6pm. 

After the alarm was raised, emergency services personnel attended the scene and treated the male victim, who is aged in his late 30's, for an apparent head injury. 

He was removed to Sligo University Hospital a short time later. 

He was then transferred to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, where he has since passed away. 

Gardaí said a post mortem will be conducted and the results will direct the further course of the investigation.

The scene where the attack took place has been preserved and it is understood that forensic examination has been already conducted.

Investigating gardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward. 

In particular, they wish to speak with anyone who was in the vicinity from 5pm to 6.15pm this evening. 

Anyone who may have camera footage or dash cam footage from the location at the time of the incident has been asked to make it available to gardaí

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Sligo Garda Station [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station," a garda spokesperson said.

"Investigations are ongoing."