Investigation launched following an assault in Navan over the weekend

An investigation has been launched following an assault in Navan over the weekend.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to an assault that took place in the Commons Road area of Navan on Saturday evening.

A woman in her 50s remains in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda following the assault.

Meanwhile a second woman in her 60s who was arrested in relation to the incident has since been released without charge.

Gardaí say a file is now being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Gardaí are now appealing for anyone who was in the Commons Road area of the town between 5pm and 6pm and has any information to contact Navan Garda Station on 046-903 6100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.