Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to an assault of a man at a petrol station in Co Mayo.

The incident occurred in Ballinrobe last Tuesday, January 31 when at approximately 12:15pm, a male in his 20s was assaulted by a number of individuals on the grounds of the premises on the Neale Road.

He was taken to hospital where he is currently receiving treatment for serious injuries.

The scene was preserved and a technical examination was conducted.

Investigations are ongoing and Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward. They are particularly looking to speak to the two male occupants of a dark-coloured 05 Honda Accord which was sighted at the scene.  This vehicle was also sighted in and around the Tuam to Ballinrobe area, between 11am and 12:30pm the same day.

Additionally, any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the Tuam – Kilmaine – Ballinrobe Road between 10am and 6pm on January 31 are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Claremorris Garda Station on 094-93-72080, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.