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Gardai at the scene of the assault in Arklow, Co Wicklow, in the early hours of this morning. Eamonn Farrell

Man arrested in connection with early morning Arklow assault that left woman in critical condition

The woman in her early 30s suffered serious injuries during the assault at a house in Arklow.

LAST UPDATE | 14 Dec 2019

A MAN IN his 30s has been arrested by gardaí investigating the serious assault of a woman in Arklow, Co Wicklow. 

The man was arrested this evening and is currently detained at Wicklow Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. 

The woman in her early 30s suffered serious injuries during the assault at a house in the town at approximately 4.25am this morning.

The woman was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital where she remains in a “critical condition”.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have information and to any road users who may who were travelling in the Arklow area between 4am and 5am with camera footage to contact gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Wicklow Garda Station on 0404 60140, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.

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