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20 Mar 2026

Man in critical condition after serious assault in Louth

A man was arrested at the scene

Man in critical condition after serious assault in Louth

Gardaí have confirmed that investigations are ongoing.

Gardaí have launched an investigation after a serious assault was reported at a home in the Laurence Street area of Drogheda, Louth this morning. 

A man in his 20s was taken by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, where his condition is described as critical.

A man, also in his 20s, was arrested at the scene and is currently being held at a Garda station in the North Western Region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

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Gardaí have confirmed that investigations are ongoing.

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