Man In His 40s In "Critical Condition" In Hospital Following Assault In Newbridge.

Thursday, 9 March 2023 22:31

The incident is thought to have happened on Wednesday morning.

Gardaí are investigating an assault on a man who was discovered with serious injuries in County Kildare on the morning of Wednesday 8th March 2023.

The man, aged in his 40s, was discovered at approximately 10:30am on Wednesday 8th March 2023 outside a residence in the Piercetown area of Newbridge.

He was taken to Naas General Hospital where he is currently in a critical condition.

The scene at Piercetown is currently preserved for technical examination.

A man in his 30s has been arrested as part of this investigation and he is currently being detained at Newbridge Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

Anyone with information that can assist Gardaí with this investigation are asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440180, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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