10/03/2010

Man Killed In Serious Assault At Tourist Spot

A 25-year-old man has been killed during a serious assault at a tourist spot in Drogheda.

The man was seriously injured in the incident and was brought to Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda where he was pronounced dead shortly after 2.30pm yesterday.

Gardai at Drogheda are investigating the circumstances of the initial assault, which occurred outside a premises in the Harbour Road area of the local holiday village of Clogherhead between 1.15am and 2.00am on Sunday.

Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area at the time or witnessed the incident or have any information to contact the incident room at Drogheda Garda Station on 041-9874270, Clogherhead Garda Station on 041-9822222 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111.

(DW)


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