Woman arrested over horror attack that left Charles Dooher fighting for his life
Charles Dooher is fighting for his life after the attack at his home
A woman has been arrested in connection with a brutal assault in Co Donegal which left a young man fighting for his life.
Charles Dooher, 26, suffered life-changing injuries when he was set upon by five masked men at his home on the Conneyburrow Road in Lifford on January 20th last.
Gardai this week arrested a woman in connection with the incident.
The suspect was questioned by detectives for a number of days at a Garda station in West Donegal before being released without charge.
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A file on the arrest is to be compiled and sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
A spokesperson for the Garda Press Office has been contacted for a comment on the arrest.
The victim and his father, Charles Snr, were repeatedly beaten by a gang at their home at 10am on January 20th last.
Charles Dooher senior, who is in his 60s, received treatment for less serious injuries at Letterkenny University Hospital.
However, Charles Dooher Jnr was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast and he was treated in intensive care for several weeks.
Charles Dooher and his girlfriend Charlotte Gallen. Photo: John Mahon - Ace Shots.
The young farmer had a number of operations and a protective plate fitted to his head.
His family, as well as his girlfriend Charlotte Gallen, kept a bedside vigil for Charles Jnr praying for hime to recover.
Their prayers were answered and Charles managed to survive and recently visited his beloved local GAA club, Naomh Padraig Leifear, to watch his teammates play.
Gardaí continue to appeal to the public for any information or witnesses related to this incident.
Those with camera footage, including dash-cam footage, from the Coneyburrow Road in Lifford between 10am and 11am on January 20, are urged to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
They are particularly anxious to speak to any persons who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) of a silver/grey Peugeot 3008 (2009-2013 model) in the Coneyburrow Road area of Lifford between 10am and 11am on January 20, to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is requested to contact Letterkenny Garda Station at 074 9167100, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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