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Sunday World
4 days ago
- Sunday World
Man (60s) arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of Charles Dooher
It follows the arrest of a woman by Gardai earlier this week. A 60 year old man has been arrested in Derry on suspicion of the attempted murder of Donegal man Charles Dooher. The man was arrested by the PSNI on Friday. A PSNI spokesperson confirmed "Detectives assisting colleagues from An Garda Síochána with the investigation into the attempted murder of a man in Lifford, Country Donegal, have made an arrest. Charles Dooher News in 90 Seconds - Saturday July 12 "A 60-year-old man was arrested in the Derry / Londonderry area this afternoon, Friday 11th July, on suspicion of the attempted murder of a man aged in his 20s on Monday, 20th January. "He remains in custody at this time." It follows the arrest of a woman by Gardai earlier this week. The woman in her 50s was arrested earlier this week and released yesterday after being questioned at a Garda station in West Donegal. A file on the arrest is to be compiled and sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions. A spokesperson for the Garda Press Office confirmed "Gardaí arrested a woman in connection with the investigation into an attempted murder in Lifford, Co. Donegal, on 20th January, 2025. "The woman, aged in her 50s, was arrested on Sunday, 6th July, 2025 and detained at a Garda Station in the North West under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007. "She has since been released and a file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions." 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. 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. 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.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Woman arrested over brutal hooded gang attack that left man, 26, fighting for life with severe injuries in Co Donegal
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, Advertisement 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. A file on the arrest is to be compiled and sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions. The victim and his father, Charles Snr, were Advertisement READ MORE ON IRISH NEWS 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. 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 him to recover. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN 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. In a statement on the matter today, gardai said: "Gardaí arrested a woman in connection with the investigation into an attempted murder in Lifford , Co. Donegal, on 20th January, 2025. "The woman, aged in her 50s, was arrested on Sunday, 6th July, 2025 and detained at a Garda Station in the North West under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007. Advertisement "She has since been released and a file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. "Investigations ongoing." 1 Charles Dooher suffered life-changing injuries Credit: Facebook
Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Gardai arrest woman after brutal assault which left man fighting for his life
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 20 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. A file on the arrest is to be compiled and sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions. A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí arrested a woman in connection with the investigation into an attempted murder in Lifford , Co. Donegal, on 20th January, 2025. "The woman, aged in her 50s, was arrested on Sunday, 6th July, 2025 and detained at a Garda Station in the North West under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007. "She has since been released and a file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Investigations ongoing." The victim and his father, Charles Snr, were repeatedly beaten by a gang at their home at 10am on January 20 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. 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 him 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.
Sunday World
5 days ago
- Sunday World
Woman arrested over horror attack that left Charles Dooher fighting for his life
The victim and his father, Charles Snr, were repeatedly beaten by a gang at their home at 10am on January 20th last. 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. Charles Dooher News in 90 Seconds - July 11th 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.
