Man arrested in connection to Mullingar assault

Victim, in his 50s, is currently in Beaumont Hospital, where his condition is understood to be critical

A man, aged in his mid 50s was removed from the scene by emergency services personnel to Regional Hospital Mullingar.

A man in his 50s has been arrested in connection with a serious assault on Patrick Street, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The arrest took place this afternoon, 8th January, and he is currently detained under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda Station in the midlands.