Man charged in connection with serious assault in Kildare
Michael Bolton
A man has been arrested in connection with the serious assault of a man in Kildare on Monday.
The incident happened shortly before 12 noon on Newbridge Road, near the Ardconagh Housing Estate.
The victim, a man in his 20s, was approached by a lone male and assaulted, sustaining facial injuries. He was subsequently taken to Naas Hospital for treatment.
A man in his 20s has been arrested and is currently being held in a Garda station in Kildare.
He has since been charged and will appear before Naas District Court on Tuesday.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. In addition, they are appealing to those with video footage, particularly dash-cam footage from motorists traveling on Newbridge Road near the Ardconagh Housing Estate at the time, to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884300 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
