Student hospitalised after being attacked from behind by fellow student during lunch

Stephen Maguire

Gardaí have issued an appeal after a student was allegedly attacked by another student during a school lunchtime break in Co Donegal.

The incident happened at approximately 1.30pm in the area of the Market Yard in Ballyshannon on Friday last.

Gardaí say the student was approached from behind and assaulted a number of times by another student.

The victim had to be rushed to Sligo University Hospital for treatment.

However, Gardaí say the injuries are not life-threatening.

A Garda spokesperson confirmed the incident happened at lunch break and they believed another student was involved.

They are appealing for anybody who may have footage of the incident to contact them.

"We appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch with Gardaí in Ballyshannon on 071-9858530. Should anyone have travelled in that area with a dash-cam around that time, we ask them to please make the footage available to us."