Gardaí investigating serious assault in Mayo town centre which left man (20s) hospitalised

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to an alleged assault on Tucker Street in Castlebar in the early hours of yesterday morning

At approximately 2.50 a.m. gardaí received report of a male unconscious after an alleged assault outside a licensed premises on Tucker Street.

The injured male, aged in his 20s, was removed from the scene and taken to Mayo University Hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

The scene was preserved and an examination was carried out.

Investigations are ongoing.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them.

Any road users or persons with camera footage (including dash-cam) in the Tucker Street area between 2:30 and 3:15 a.m, are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Castlebar Garda station on 094 903 8200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.