Man Fighting for Life in Dublin Hospital After Baseball Bat Attack Identified and Named
Dublin, Ireland – Declan Wallace, a 47-year-old man, is currently fighting for his life in a Dublin hospital after being struck with a baseball bat in a brutal attack in Monaghan. The incident took place on Park Road in Monaghan town between 10pm and 11pm on Tuesday night.
Victim’s Critical Condition
Wallace was found in a severely injured state by authorities who quickly responded to the scene. He was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, where his condition was deemed critical due to life-threatening injuries, particularly to his head. It is suspected that he was assaulted by multiple individuals using a baseball bat as a weapon.
Arrests Made in Connection with Assault
Three individuals, two men, and a woman, have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the assault on Wallace. The motive behind the attack is currently under investigation, with authorities appealing to any witnesses or individuals with relevant camera footage to come forward and assist in the case.
Local Councillor Seamus Treanor expressed shock at the incident, highlighting the need for stricter law enforcement and sentencing for such violent crimes. Treanor emphasized the frequency of similar assaults in the country and called for more decisive action to combat such incidents.
Appeal for Information
Authorities have called on the public to provide any information or footage that may help in the investigation. Those who were in the Park Road area between 10pm and 11pm on the night of the attack are urged to contact Monaghan Garda Station, the Garda Confidential Line, or any Garda station with relevant details.
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