Woman (30s) seriously injured following assault in Co Westmeath

Michael Bolton

A woman was left seriously injured following an assault in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, last Friday.

The incident happened in Connaught Gardens shortly after 11:00 am.

The woman, aged in her 30s, was conveyed to Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore for treatment of serious injuries.

A man, aged in his 60s, was arrested at the scene and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Westmeath.

He has since been released without charge and a file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Anyone who was in the area of Connaught Gardens, Corpus Christi Church, Athlone, Co. Westmeath on Friday 12th September 2025 between 10:45am and 11:30am is asked to contact An Garda Síochána.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Athlone Garda Station on 090 6492600, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Gardaí say Investigations are ongoing.