Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a second alleged assault that left a man with serious head injuries in Limerick, following an alleged assault during the early hours of this morning.
Gardai said the man was being treated at Cork University Hospital.
“Gardaí are investigating an alleged serious assault on a man in Limerick City that occurred on St Alphonsus Street in Limerick city in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 18th March 2026,” said a Garda spokesperson.
“Shortly after 3am, Gardaí and emergency services responded to the incident. A man, aged in his 20s, was brought to Cork University Hospital where he remains in a serious condition.”
The scene was preserved for a Garda technical examination.
“Investigations are ongoing.”
Appealing for witnesses, Gardaí said: “Any road users or pedestrians who were on St Alphonsus Street or in the vicinity of the Dock Road or Henry Street during the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 18th March 2026, and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Gardaí were investigating a separate assault at Athlunkard Street in the city in which a man sustained serious head injuries and possible stab wounds at 9.40pm St Patrick’s night.
Another man sustained minor stab wounds at the scene.
A man in his 20s is being questioned by Gardaí.