A TEENAGER, 17, is due in court after being charged over a “serious” Valentine’s Day assault in Cavan.
A man in his 20s was seriously injured in the assault that occurred outside a pub in Cavan town just before midnight on Valentine’s Day.
The man was rushed to Cavan General Hospital after the incident and was later transferred to Beamount Hospital in Dublin.
His condition is understood to be serious after the assault on Main Street in Cavan.
Cops are continuing to investigate the assault.
A male, 17, was arrested in connection with the assault and was being held at a Garda station in the Louth/Cavan/Monaghan Division.
He has since been charged and is due to appear before Monaghan District Court this morning.
In a statement Gardai said: “Gardai continue to investigate all of the circumstances around an assault in Cavan town on Friday, 14th February 2025, where a man aged in his 20’s sustained serious injuries.
“The male (17 years) arrested in connection with the investigation, has since been charged.
“He is expected to appear before Monaghan District Court this morning, Monday 17th February 2025, at approximately 10.30am.
“Investigations are ongoing.”
In a statement released on Saturday, following the incident, Gardai had appeal for witnesses of the “serious assault” to come forward.
They said: “Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Cavan Town on Friday, 14th February 2025.
“The incident occurred outside a premises on Main Street, Cavan Town, shortly before midnight.
“A man in his 20s was taken to Cavan General Hospital and later transferred to Beaumont Hospital.
“His injuries are understood to be life threatening.
“No other injuries were reported.
“A 17-year-old male has since been arrested in connection with this incident and is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Louth/Cavan/Monaghan Division.
“Gardai are appealing to anyone who was in the Main Street area of Cavan Town between 11 pm and midnight on Friday night/Saturday morning and who may have information or camera footage relating to this incident to contact them.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Cavan Garda Station on 049-4368800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. Investigations are ongoing.”
