Gardaí probing serious Mayo assault which left teenager hospitalised

Gardaí in Mayo are investigating a serious assault which occurred in Castlebar at the weekend.

A statement on the incident issued by the garda press office outlined: "Gardaí received report of an assault in Castlebar, on Saturday evening last, September 7.

"A male teenager was taken to Mayo University Hospital to be treated for injuries believed to be serious but not life-threatening at this time.

"Investigations are ongoing."