Woman, 20s, in critical condition in hospital after assault in Tipperary

The incident happened on the R494 at Birdhill on Saturday evening.

A garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing. File Picture: PA

A woman in her 20s in a critical condition in hospital following a serious assault that took place in Co Tipperary on Saturday.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which occurred on the R494 at Birdhill at approximately 5.30pm.

The extent of the injuries sustained by the woman - who is in her 20s - were so severe that she was subsequently airlifted to University Hospital, Limerick where she remains in a critical condition tonight.

The scene remains preserved pending a technical examination. The road is also closed with local diversions put in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them.

Any road users who were on the R494 between Birdhill and the M7 motorway between 5pm and 6pm on Saturday, and who may have camera footage, have been asked to make this footage available.

Anyone with any information should contact Nenagh Garda Station on (067) 50450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

A garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing.