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Update - Serious Assault in Birr, Co Offaly on the 10/2/14

A 17-year-old male is expected to appear before a sitting of Tullamore District Court this morning (12/2/2014) charged in connection with this investigation.

Previous press release attached refers.

 

Garda Press Office

 

Gardaí at Birr are investigating a serious assault which occurred at Main Street, Birr at approximately 3pm this afternoon (10/2/14).

A male in his 50’s received serious head injuries as a result of an assault. He was air lifted to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin where his condition is described as serious. 
 

A 17 year old male was arrested in connection with this incident and is currently detained at Birr Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4, Criminal Justice Act – 1984. 
 

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Birr Garda Station on  057-9169710, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.