Man in critical condition after alleged assault as suspect flees scene
The victim, a man in his 30s, was rushed from Clonmel to the hospital last Thursday night, July 24, after sustaining life-threatening injuries during an attack in the town.
The attacker, another man whose age is currently unknown, fled the scene, reports Cork Beo.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to get in contact with them after launching an investigation into the alleged assault. The attack occurred on O'Connell Street in Clonmel shortly after 5pm last Thursday and as of Monday evening, the victim remained in a critical condition in hospital. The victim is in a critical condition at Cork University Hospital (Image: CUH)
Witnesses or drivers who have dash cam footage from the area around the time of the attack have been asked to come forward. A report can be made at any Garda station or via the Garda Confidential Line, which allows people with knowledge of a crime to come forward in strict confidence.
A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an alleged assault that occurred at O'Connell Street, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, on Thursday the 24th of July 2025.
"Shortly after 5pm that evening, a man aged in his 30, was assaulted by a male. The man was transferred by ambulance to Cork University Hospital, where he is in critical condition.
"Gardaí in Clonmel are appealing for witnesses to this incident. Any road users who were travelling in the vicinity of O'Connell Street and surrounding areas between 4.45pm and 5.15pm and who may have camera footage (including dash cam and action cameras) is asked to make this available to Gardaí."
Anyone with information that may assist Gardaí in their investigation is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station on 052 6177640, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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