Gardai make arrest after man rushed to hospital following late-night assault
Gardaí have launched an investigation following the alleged assault, which occurred in the Ballybane area of Galway city at approximately 7.50pm on Tuesday evening (August 5).
Emergency services were called to the scene and the victim, a man aged in his 50s, was rushed to University Hospital Galway, where his condition is described as non-life-threatening, Galway Beo reports.
A second man, also aged in his 50s, was subsequently arrested in connection with the alleged assault and remains in custody in a garda station in Galway.
A garda spokesperson said investigations into the incident are ongoing.
"Gardaí responded to an incident of assault that occurred at approximately 7:50pm last night, 5th of August 2025 in the Ballybane area of Galway City," the garda spokesperson said in a statement.
"A man aged in his 50s was conveyed to University Hospital Galway for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries."
"Another man aged in his 50s was arrested in connection with this incident and remains in detention in a Garda Station in Galway County. Investigations are ongoing."
The incident comes just days after a man was subjected to a brutal assault in the toilets of a fast food restaurant in Galway city.
The incident occurred in the bathroom of Supermac's in Eyre Square shortly before 10pm on Saturday evening (August 2).
According to gardai, a man aged in his 50s was assaulted by three males in the toilet area of the busy fast food restaurant.
The victim suffered several injuries in the alleged assault and was treated by emergency services at the scene.
Gardai have confirmed that they are investigating the alleged assault and investigating officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this assault to contact Galway Garda Station 091-538000 or the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111.
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