Hunt for men involved in city assault
Galway Bay fm newsroom - Gardaí are on the hunt for two men who were involved in an alleged assault and robbery in the city in the early hours of yesterday.
A 64-year-old man was walking home alone, through Rahylin Glebe at 3a.m. yesterday when he was accosted by two men.
The culprits had an implement or weapon and struck the man at least once, then stole his mobile phone and a small amount of cash.
The man was treated at University Hospital Galway for minor injuries and was later released.
The culprits are described as being about 6 feet tall, with Irish accents and were wearing dark clothing.
They had their faces covered during the incident.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the Rahylin Glebe area in the early hours of yesterday to contact them.
Millstreet Garda station can be contacted at 091 53 8000.