Garda in Sligo investigating the serious assault that occurred on Thursday morning 6th August, 2010 in the Cartron Point area of Sligo have confirmed that the 60 year old man passed away this afternoon in Sligo General Hospital.
The office of the State Pathologist has been advised and the post mortem is scheduled to take place tomorrow 9th August, 2010 at Sligo General Hospital.
The first man arrested was released from custody and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. The second man is still in custody in Manorhamilton Garda Station.
Previous press releases below refer.
Garda Press & Public Relations Office.
19.40Hrs 9th August, 2010.
A second man(29 yrs) was arrested in Sligo this evening 7th August 2010 in connection with a serious assault which occurred in the Cartron Point area of Sligo on Thursday morning 6th August, 2010. He is being detained in Manorhamilton Garda station under the provisions of sec 30 Offences Against the State Act 1939 as amended.
The first male is still in custody in Ballymoate. The injured party remains in a critical condition in Sligo General Hospital.
Garda Press Office.
Previous release
Gardai in Sligo are investigating all the circumstances of a serious assault which occurred in the Cartron Point area of Sligo on Thursday morning 6th August, 2010.
A 60 year old man was seriously assaulted and subsequently removed to Sligo General Hospital where his is being treated for his injuries which are described as critical.
A male aged 28 years was arrested in Sligo town last night 6th August, 2010 and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at Ballymote Garda Station.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room at Sligo Garda Station on 071 9157071 or the Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111.
Garda Press & Public Relations Office.
10.20Hrs 07th August, 2010.
