Man (20s) in critical condition after assault in Cavan

The man, aged in his 20s, was taken to Cavan General Hospital in a critical condition
Man (20s) in critical condition after assault in Cavan

James Cox

An area of the Main Street in Cavan remains sealed off this evening following a serious assault overnight that left a man in critical condition.

The incident happened outside a pub in the town in the early hours of this morning.

A man is fighting for his life following the serious assault that occurred in Cavan Town.

The man, aged in his 20s, was taken to Cavan General Hospital in a critical condition.

Gardaí say no other injuries were reported.

The scene was persevered throughout the day as a forensic technical examination got under and hardaí say investigations are continuing at this time.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the Main Street area of Cavan Town between 11pm and midnight on Friday night/Saturday morning and who may have information or camera footage relating to this incident to contact them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cavan Garda Station on 049-4368800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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