Galway man on life-support in Australia following assault
Galway Bay fm newsroom - A Galway man is fighting for his life in hospital in Perth, Australia following an assault.23 year old Thomas Keaney from Murvey in Roundstone, was struck on the side of the head on Aberdeen Street in Perth when an altercation broke out on the 17th of December between patrons of a fast food restaurant.
He was taken to Royal Perth Hospital where he is currently on life-support with serious head injuries.Neighbours have confirmed that his condition has deteriorated since Christmas eve.Thomas' parents, Thomas and Anne Keaney, travelled to Perth on St Stephen's Day to be with their son.A 22 year old man appeared in Perth Magistrates Court this morning charged with causing grevious bodily harm, and has been remanded in custody until the 13th of January.Back home, the local community has organised a fundraiser for the Keaney family, which takes place in Kehoe's Pub in Ballyconneely tomorrow night.Speaking to Galway Bay fm news, news reporter with 7 News in Perth, Jonathan Morrell, says it appears that Thomas Keaney was in the wrong place at the wrong time.