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The junction between John Street and Manor Street in Waterford. Google Maps

Man in serious condition following late night assault in Waterford city

The incident happened at around 3am this morning.

GARDAÍ ARE APPEALING for witnesses after a 27-year-old man was seriously assaulted in Waterford city overnight.

The incident happened at the junction of John Street and Manor Street, a busy area for nightlife, at around 3am.

The man received a number of head injuries as a result of the assault. He was taken by ambulance to University Hospital in Waterford and subsequently transferred to Cork University Hospital where his condition is described as serious.

A garda spokesman said: “Investigating Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to  any person who may have witnessed this assault to contact the Gardaí at Waterford 051-305300, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.”

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