GardaĂ in Co Longford have arrested a man aged in his 30s in connection with the assault of another man on Thursday evening.
It is understood the arrest comes after a man aged in his 40s was rushed to hospital following the alleged attack which occurred outside a pub in Foigha, at approximately 5pm on Thursday evening.
GardaĂ say the victim sustained serious head injuries abs currently remains in serious condition in Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar.
They added that a 31-year-old man has been arrested Longford Garda Station.