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Arrest made after man left in critical condition following Drogheda attack

The injured man – in his late 40s – was discovered in a residential area close to the town’s centre this morning.

Updated 7.30pm

A MAN HAS been arrested in connection with the discovery of another man with serious injuries on Sandyford Terrace in Drogheda, Co Louth at around 8.30am this morning.

The injured man – aged in his late 40s – has been taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, where he remains in a critical condition this afternoon.

He was found on a green area at the junction of Sandyford Terrace and Marion Close, a garda spokesperson told TheJournal.ie. It’s believed he suffered head injuries in the assault.

A man in his 30s was detained under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at Drogheda Garda Station his afternoon. He can be held for up to 24 hours.

The scene has been sealed off as forensic tests are carried out. Earlier, gardaí appealed for anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area this morning to get in touch.

Officers at Drogheda Station can be contacted on 041 987 4211

- additional reporting Hugh O’Connell

First published 12.45pm

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    Jul 26th 2013, 4:59 PM

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    Jul 26th 2013, 7:36 PM

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    Jul 26th 2013, 10:58 PM

    I am glad that an arrest has been made. God help this poor man and his family. I hope he pulls through.

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    Jul 26th 2013, 4:32 PM

    When the guards seal off an area where a serious crime was committed for a technical examination do they ever find anything

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    Jul 27th 2013, 2:24 AM

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    Aug 3rd 2013, 9:01 PM

    Omg ;’( my uncle I’ve only seen him once & I find out someone did this to him? </3

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    Aug 16th 2013, 3:04 PM

    Get well soon bro from all of us in london

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