Issue Date: 07/06/2026
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to a serious assault on Main Street, Portarlington, Co. Laois on Sunday 7th June 2026 at approximately 1:15am.
An adult male (aged in his 60s) was conveyed to Beaumont Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
An adult male (aged in his 40s) was arrested by Gardaí and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 in a Garda Station in County Laois.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information in relation to this incident or who may have video footage (including dash-cam) who were in the area of Main Street, Portarlington, Co. Laois between 12:45am and 1:30am on Sunday 7th June 2026.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on (057) 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
