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Witness Appeal Serious Assault at Rockwood Parade, Sligo. 19th April 2022.

Issue Date: 20/04/2022


Gardaí in Sligo are appealing for witnesses in relation to a serious assault that occurred at Rockwood Parade, Sligo on Tuesday evening 19th April, 2022.

Shortly after 6p.m., Emergency Services attended the scene and treated a man (late 30's) for an apparent head injury and he was removed to Sligo University Hospital. He has since been transferred to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin where his condition is described as critical.

The scene was preserved and a forensic examination has been conducted.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Any persons who were in the vicinity on Tuesday evening from 5p.m. to 6.15p.m. and also any persons who may have camera footage or dash cam footage from the location at the time of the incident to make it available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sligo Garda Station (071) 915 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.