Man fights for life after gang attacks

A man was fighting for his life today after being set upon by a gang in a late night assault.

The 26-year-old was walking in the O'Connell Street area of Ennis, Co Clare shortly before midnight when he was attacked and punched.

He was rushed to Limerick Regional Hospital where he remains in a critical condition with a head injury.

Gardai are questioning two men in their 20s about the assault and officers have appealed for witnesses to come forward.