A teenager has been arrested in connection with an assault in Cavan on Valentine’s night, which saw a man in his 20s hospitalised with serious head injuries, reports The Mirror.
The incident took place outside a premises on Main Street in Cavan Town shortly before midnight.
A man aged in his 20s was rushed to Cavan General Hospital and was later transferred to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, where he is understood to be in a serious condition, reports The Mirror.
Gardaí arrested a 17-year-old male earlier today in connection with the incident. He is currently being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, and can be questioned for up to 24 hours.
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said they were looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident last night.
“Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Cavan Town on Friday, February 14, 2025,” they said, reports The Mirror.
“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,” they added, reports The Mirror.
“Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the Main Street area of Cavan Town between 11pm and midnight on Friday night/Saturday morning and who may have information or camera footage relating to this incident to contact them,” reports The Mirror.
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