This afternoon Wednesday 29th April 2020, Gardaí arrested a man in his late teens in connection with a serious assault of a man in his 60s that took place in a house in Newbridge, Co. Kildare yesterday evening, Tuesday 28th April 2020.
The man in his late teens is currently being detained at Newbridge Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
The man in his 60s remains in a critical condition at Naas General Hospital.
Investigations are ongoing.
Gardaí in Newbridge are continuing to appeal for any witnesses or anyone who may have information in relation to this incident to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 431 212, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
