Serious assault leaves man in critical condition

A man in his 40s sustained "life-threatening injuries" in an assault in Monaghan town last night.

Gardaí in Monaghan are investigating the "serious assault" that occurred in the Park Road area of the town between 10-11pm on Tuesday, January 14.

The man received life-threatening injuries and was brought by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. He has since been transferred to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin and his condition is described as critical.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Any persons who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the Park Road area between 10pm and 11pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.