Slash attack in Ballybane leaves man in hospital

From this week’s Galway City Tribune – Gardaí are investigating the motivation for an attack on a young man in the Ballybane area on Sunday evening last – he suffered ‘slash’ wounds to his neck and upper back.

The incident occurred at Béal Srutha – not far from the Gala Convenience Store – at around 7.40pm on Sunday evening when the victim is understood to have been caught unawares by his assailant. Shortly after, the Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene.

It is understood that the victim – who is aged around the 30 mark – was rushed by ambulance to University Hospital Galway where he received emergency treatment for cuts to his neck and back. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

The injuries suffered by the victim are thought to have been inflicted by a slash hook or machete – his assailant made off on foot. It is thought that only one person may have been involved in the assault.
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