Man arrested in relation to Mullingar assault released without charge

A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

A man in his 50s arrested in connection with a serious assault on Patrick Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, has been released without charge.

A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Gardaí are investigating a serious assault which occurred on Patrick Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath in the early hours of Sunday morning 7th January, 2024.

At approximately, 1.40am Gardaí were alerted to a disturbance outside a premises on Patrick Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath involving two men.

A man, aged in his mid 50s was removed from the scene by emergency services personnel to Regional Hospital Mullingar. He is currently in Beaumont Hospital where his condition is understood to be critical.

The scene was preserved for forensic examination and investigations are ongoing.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Any persons that were in the vicinity of Patrick Street, Mullingar between the hours of 1am to 2am on the morning of Sunday 7th January, 2024 that have video footage of this incident are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda station on 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.