Machete attack near birr

A man in his late twenties was rushed to Tullamore Hospital on Tuesday following a vicious assault at Clondra Lane, Rath, Birr.

It is believed that the injured party was struck with a machete sword and received a number of blows to the back of the head.

The incident happened at 8pm on Tuesday evening and Gardai and the Emergency Services were called to the scene. It’s believed the man’s condition is not life threatening.

Birr Gardai Station confirmed that an assault took place at Clondra Lane and said the investigation his ongoing.