Man seriously injured in Cavan assault

The man, aged in his 40s, is in serious condition in Beaumont Hospital
Man seriously injured in Cavan assault

Muireann Duffy

A man has been seriously injured following an assault in Co Cavan overnight.

Gardaí attended the scene of the incident involving a group of people at a premises at Holborn Hill in Belturbet shortly after midnight.

The injured man, aged in his 40s, was taken to Beaumont Hospital where his condition is understood to be serious.

The scene has been preserved to facilitate a forensic examination.

Gardaí confirmed that no arrests have yet been made, but officers are following "definite lines of enquiry".

Witnesses or anyone with information in relation the incident are asked to contact Cavan Garda station on 049-436 8800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666 111, or any Garda station.

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