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Man in 30s critical following assault in Sligo Town

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Gardaí said the scene has been preserved for a technical examination

A man in his 30s is in a critical condition following a serious assault in Sligo Town.

Shortly after 6.30pm yesterday, gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident on the street at Adelaide Street.

The man in his 30s is in a critical condition in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin.

Gardaí said the scene has been preserved for a technical examination.

They are appealing for witnesses to the incident to contact them

Anyone in the vicinity of Adelaide Street, Temple Street or John Street yesterday between 5.30pm and 6.30pm, who may have video footage (including dash-cam), are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Sligo Garda Station on 071 915 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.