Galway gardai hunting 'armed man' after serious crime
One person was brought to hospital as a result of the serious incident
Gardai have issued a major update regarding an assault that took place on the Monivea Road on Sunday.
Yesterday we told you how one man had been rushed to hospital following the serious attack just after 2pm.
Galway gardai have now revealed that the attacker involved was armed with a weapon which they used to assault the injured party.
The victim was taken to University Hospital Galway where he is recovering from serious but non-life threatening injuries.
Garda Kevin Farrelly told Galway Live: “Anyone who may have been in the Monivea road area and observed any suspicious activity or anyone who may have any information in relation to this incident are asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091-538000 or the Garda confidential line on 1800666111.”
Gardai are also investigating three incidents of burglary this week in Ardrahan, Ballybane and Ballinasloe.
Garda Farrelly added: “Gardai in Gort are investigating a break in to a house that occurred in Tonroe, Ardrahan between the 18th and 25th of September.
“The homeowner returned to their house to discover the house had been ransacked with entry gained through the rear door of the house.
“Anyone who may have observed any suspicious activity in the area or who may have any information in relation to this incident are asked to call Gort Garda Station on 091-636400 or the Garda confidential line on 1800666111.
“Gardai in Galway city are investigating a break in, in the Glasan estate, Ballybane that occurred on the 23rd of September, Wednesday morning at 4.15am. The homeowner was disturbed by the sound of two males in the house. The two suspects had gained entry through the front window.
“Officers are looking to speak to anyone who may have any information in relation to the incident and they are asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091-538000.”
Garda Farrelly added: “Gardai in Mountbellew are investigating a burglary that occurred in the lower Ballagh area of Menlough on the 24th of September, Thursday between 2pm and 4pm.
“The homeowner returned to discover entry had been gained to the property. A number of work tools were taken from the property including a Dewalt circle shoe; 1000 metre roll wire; two Dewalt drills and a jeg shoe for cutting timber.
“Anyone who may have any information in relation to this incident or indeed being offered any of the mentioned stolen tools are asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 090-9631890 or the Garda confidential line on 090-9631890.”
Garda Farrelly said that officers across the city and county were also probing three incidents of criminal damage in Knocknacarra, Craughwell and Loughrea.
He said: “Gardai in Craughwell are investigating a break in of a car that occurred at the Craughwell Tyre Centre, Craughwell village on the 25th of September, Friday morning between 2am and 2.20am. The owner of the car discovered the rear window had been smashed and entry was gained. Anyone who may have any information in relation to this incident are asked to contact Craughwell Garda Station on 091-876320.
“Gardai in Salthill are investigating a criminal damage incident that occurred in the Portacarron estate between the 27th, Sunday and the 28th of September, Monday. The owner discovered the front and side window had been smashed. Anyone who may have any information in relation to this incident are asked to contact Salthill Garda Station on 091-514720.
“And gardai in Loughrea are investigating a criminal damage incident to a car that occurred in the Fahy Gardens estate on the 26th of September a Saturday morning at 2.45am. The owner of the car heard two loud bangs and discovered the windows of their car had been smashed. Anyone who may have been in the area and observed any suspicious activity in the area are asked to contact Loughrea Garda Station 091-842870.”