LATEST: Arrest made after woman is found unresponsive in car park following assault
Victim taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries
Gardaí investigating an assault incident which resulted in a woman being hospitalised with serious injuries have made an arrest.
Investigations are continuing following the incident which happened in Newbridge, County Kildare earlier this week - sometime between 11pm on Tuesday and 8.15am on Wednesday.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at St Conleth's Car Park, at main street, Newbridge, on the morning of Wednesday, December 4 shortly after 8am, and found a woman who was unresponsive.
She was conveyed to Tallaght University Hospital in Dublin for treatment of serious injuries.
An incident room has been established at Newbridge garda station, and a Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed.
In an update, issued this Friday evening, investigating gardai confirmed there has been a development in the case.
"Gardaí investigating an assault which occurred in Newbridge, County Kildare, have arrested a man aged in his 20s. The male is currently detained at a garda station in the Eastern Region. He is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984," said a spokesperson who added that the woman "continues to receive treatment for serious injuries".
Investigating gardaí are continuing their appeal to members of the public to come forward with any information.
Newbridge garda station can be contacted on 045 440180, the Garda Confidential Line on (1800) 666 111, or any garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.