Gardai appeal for information on rhode attack

Gardai have launched an appeal for information following the attack in Rhode early on Monday morning that has left a 24 year old male with extensive burn injuries and a number of stab wounds on his body.

Local officers were alerted to a house fire at Cloncur, Rhode at 1.50am on Monday morning. On arrival they discovered the 24 year old with serious injuries. He is currently in a critical condition at St James' Hospital in Dublin.

 An incident-room has been set up at Tullamore Garda Station and house to house inquiries are currently taking place in the Rhode area. A Family Liaison Officer has been appointed and is liaising with the injured man's family. The scene is currently preserved for technical examination.

Yesterday after Inspector Kieran Keyes, Tullamore Garda Station, issued an appeal.

'I am appealing for witnesses or anyone with information, particularly those who may have been in the Rhode area of County Offaly last night or early this morning, between 12 midnight and 2am Monday 7th September 2015 to contact Gardaí at Tullamore Garda Station on 057-9327600, The Garda Confidential Line, 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.”