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Man rushed to hospital following serious assault in Kilkenny

Man rushed to hospital following serious assault in Kilkenny

A man in his 30s has been rushed to hospital with head injuries following a serious assault in Kilkenny.

The attack occurred at around 7:45 am in the Lord Edward Street area of Kilkenny city.

Paramedics treated the male for a number of lacerations to his head.

An official Garda statement reads: “Gardaí in Kilkenny are investigating an assault that is believed to have occurred on Lord Edward Street, Kilkenny [on] Sunday, 30th January 2022 at approximately 7.45 am."

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It continues: “He was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.”

Investigations are ongoing and no arrests have been made at the time of writing.

Those with information are encouraged to come forward to gardaí.

Image: Southern Entrance to Lord Edward Street 

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