Woman in critical condition after Ballinasloe assault

Gardaí in Ballinasloe have arrested one man following a serious assault on Monday evening, December 9.

At approximately 7pm, Gardaí were alerted to an assault at a residence in Ballinasloe. A woman aged in her 50s received serious injuries.

The injured woman was taken to Portiuncula University Hospital where she remains in a critical condition.

A man (50s) has been arrested and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in the county.

Investigations are ongoing.