A 17-year-old has been charged in connection with a serious assault of a man in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath on Saturday.
The incident occurred on Grove Street, Mullingar, on Saturday December 14th. On Wednesday, two 17-year-olds were arrested in connection to the incident.
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One has been charged and is due to appear before Mullingar District Court.
A second 17-year-old youth arrested in connection with the incident has been released without charge. A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The victim remains in critical condition at Beaumont Hospital.
Investigations are ongoing.