Man (20s) suffers bleed to the brain, fractured skull and suspected broken jaw after Limerick one-punch attack

The victim, aged in his early 20s, was assaulted following a brief altercation on Shannon Street in the city in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Video footage of the incident shows the man involved in a disagreement with a woman before she was pushed to the ground.

He was then approached by a group before one man stepped forward and threw a single punch, causing the victim to fall backwards and hit his head off the ground.

The bystander footage then shows the group walking away before others arrive to help the injured man.

A garda investigation is ongoing into the serious assault and no arrests have yet been made.

The victim is continuing to receive treatment in hospital for multiple injuries including a bleed to the brain, a fractured skull and a suspected broken jaw.

One source said: “Gardaí are continuing their inquiries and reviewing all CCTV footage to identify those involved.

“It is yet another case which shows the damage even a single punch can cause.”

In a statement this week gardaí confirmed that they are investigating an assault which occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday morning, February 18.

“The incident happened on Shannon Street in Limerick City.

“A man, aged in his 20s, is currently receiving treatment for serious injuries at Cork University Hospital.

“No arrests have been made at this time.

“Gardaí in Henry Street are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this or who has any information to contact them at Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212 400 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

“Investigations are ongoing,” a garda spokesperson said.