Gardai have arrested a man in relation to an assault that took place in County Kildare this week.
A man, aged in his 40s, was discovered with "serious injuries" outside a property in the Piercetown area of Newbride at 10.30am on Wednesday morning.
The victim remains in a critical condition in Naas General Hospital.
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A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested by gardai as part of the investigation and is currently being held at Newbridge Garda Station.
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are investigating an assault on a man who was discovered with serious injuries in County Kildare on the morning of Wednesday 8th March 2023.
"The man, aged in his 40s, was discovered at approximately 10:30am on Wednesday 8th March 2023 outside a residence in the Piercetown area of Newbridge.
"He was taken to Naas General Hospital where he is currently in a critical condition.
"The scene at Piercetown is currently preserved for technical examination.
"A man in his 30s has been arrested as part of this investigation and he is currently being detained at Newbridge Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
"Anyone with information that can assist Gardaí with this investigation are asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440180, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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