17 year old arrested in connection with Valentine's night assault

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to come forward

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Cavan Town on Friday, 14th February 2025.

The incident occurred outside a premises on Main Street, Cavan Town, shortly before midnight. A man in his 20s was taken to Cavan General Hospital and later transferred to Beaumont Hospital. His condition is understood to be serious. No other injuries were reported.

A 17-year-old male has since been arrested in connection with this incident and is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Louth/Cavan/Monaghan Division.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the Main Street area of Cavan Town between 11 pm and midnight on Friday night/Saturday morning and who may have information or camera footage relating to this incident to contact them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cavan Garda Station on 049-4368800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.