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BREAKING: Gardaí investigating serious assault in Macroom

March 21st, 2019 10:22 AM

By Southern Star Team

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A man in his 70s was assaulted and taken by ambulance to Cork University Hospital with serious injuries.

 

Gardaí in Macroom are investigating a serious assault that took place at a car park in Sleaveen East, Macroom, in the early hours of this (Thursday) morning, March, 21st.

A man in his 70s was assaulted and taken by ambulance to Cork University Hospital with serious injuries. A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and conveyed to Bandon Garda Station, where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

The scene is currently preserved and a technical examination is taking place today.

Gardaí in Macroom are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to contact them on 026-20590, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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