Male seriously injured in Mullingar assault

A male in his late 30s was seriously injured in an incident at a residence on the Lynn Road yesterday afternoon.

It is believed that the assault occurred at around 4.45pm. Speaking to the Westmeath Examiner, a garda spokesperson said that when officers arrived at the scene “they found a male that had been seriously assaulted and required immediate medical care”.

“He was brought to Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar and then transferred to Tullamore.

“From our inquiries another male in his mid 30s was identified and arrested. He is currently assisting gardaí with our inquiries.”

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have been in the vicinity of the Lynne Road between 4.45 nd 5.45pm yesterday afternoon and noticed anything unusual, to contact Mullingar Garda Station.