A man in his 80s is in a critical condition following an assault in Co Tipperary last night.
Gardaí said the assault occurred on St Michael's Avenue in Tipperary town at around 9.35pm.
The man was taken to University Hospital Limerick where he is in critical condition.
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to the incident to come forward, specifically anyone who was in the area of St Michael’s Avenue between 7pm and 10pm last night, and has video camera footage (including dash-cam).
They called on anyone with information to contact Tipperary Town Garda Station on 062 80670, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.
