Gardaí are investigating a serious assault which occurred on Patrick Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath in the early hours of Sunday morning 7th January, 2024.
At approximately, 1.40am Gardaí were alerted to a disturbance outside a premises on Patrick Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath involving two men.
A man, aged in his mid 50s was removed from the scene by emergency services personnel to Regional Hospital Mullingar.
He is currently in Beaumont Hospital where his condition is understood to be critical.
The scene was preserved for forensic examination and investigations are ongoing.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.