Man in serious condition after assault in Cavan

A man in his 20s was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition, after an assault in County Cavan on Friday.

Gardaí (Irish police) said the incident happened in Main Street in Cavan town shortly before midnight.

A 17 year-old boy has been arrested and is being held at a Garda station.

Gardaí have appealed to anyone who was in Main Street between 23:00 on Friday and midnight to contact them if they have any information about what happened.