TRAGIC LOSS

First pic of man, 60s, who died after serious assault in Mayo as gardai appeal for witnesses ahead of post mortem

• Published: 20:37, 10 Sep 2023
• Updated: 20:39, 10 Sep 2023

A MAN, aged in his 60s, has passed away after a severe assault in Mayo yesterday morning.

Peter McDermott, who was assaulted on the High Street in Westport at around 1.20am, died this evening after receiving treatment at Mayo University Hospital for his extensive injuries.

The State Pathologist has been informed and a post-mortem is due to take place.

As part of the investigation, a man in his 20s was arrested at the scene of the incident under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, and was released from custody today.

A file will be prepared for the Director of Public of Prosecutions.

A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardai are continuing to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them.

“Any pedestrians or road users who were in the vicinity of High Street in Westport between 1.00am and 2.00am this morning, Saturday 9th September 2023 and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to investigating Gardai.

“Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Westport Garda Station on 098 50230, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”