Ireland Renewed appeal after fatal assault in Westport, Co Mayo
At about 1.20am on Saturday 9 September 2023, Peter Mc Dermott, a man in his 60s understood to be originally from Co Roscommon and living in Westport for some time, was seriously injured in an altercation on High Street, Westport, Co Mayo. A man in his 20s, who has not been named, was arrested at the scene and detained at a Garda station in the North Western Region. On 10 September he was released from custody and a file was sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). On 15 September gardaí renewed their appeal for information, stating that Mr Mc Dermott had been pronounced dead at Mayo University Hospital, that the man in his 20s had been released without charge, and that a file is still being prepared for the DPP.
- Reported9 Sep
- Arrested9 Sep
4 reports - Charged
- In court
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- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 60s, named as Peter Mc Dermott, was seriously injured in an assault in Westport, Co Mayo.
- Early reports on 9 September described him as in critical condition; a report on 15 September says he was later pronounced dead at Mayo University Hospital.
- Where
- The altercation took place on High Street in Westport, County Mayo.
- When
- The incident happened at about 1.20am on Saturday 9 September 2023.
- Cause
- The assault followed an altercation between two men on High Street.
- Investigation
- The scene was preserved for forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
- Gardaí appealed for witnesses and for camera or dash cam footage from the High Street area between 1am and 2am, and renewed that appeal on 15 September.
- A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene and detained at a Garda station in the North Western Region.
- Charges
- The man in his 20s was released from custody on 10 September, and on 15 September he was reported as released without charge.
- A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions, and no charge has been reported.
- Other details
- The injured man is understood to be originally from Co Roscommon and has lived in Westport for some time; no nationality is stated.
37 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man in his 60s was seriously injured and is in critical condition. (galwaydaily.com)
- whatThe injured man was taken to Mayo University Hospital. (galwaydaily.com)
- whatA man in his 60s was left in critical condition following a serious assault. (extra.ie)
- whatA man in his 60s is in a critical condition following an assault in Westport. (rte.ie)
- whatA man in his 60s was in critical condition after the assault. (galwaydaily.com)
- whatThe man in his 60s was taken to Mayo University Hospital, where Gardaí described his condition as critical. (galwaydaily.com)
- whatA man died following an incident in Westport. (galwaydaily.com)
- whatThe man was taken to Mayo University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. (galwaydaily.com)
- whereThe altercation took place on High Street, Westport. (galwaydaily.com)
- whereThe incident happened on High Street in Westport. (rte.ie)
- whereThe assault took place on High Street, Westport. (galwaydaily.com)
- whereThe incident took place in Westport, County Mayo. (galwaydaily.com)
- whereThe incident took place on High Street in Westport, County Mayo. (galwaydaily.com)
- whenThe assault happened in the very early hours of Saturday, 9 September 2023. (galwaydaily.com)
- whenThe incident happened at about 1.20am on 9 September 2023. (rte.ie)
- whenThe assault occurred at approximately 1.20am on Saturday. (galwaydaily.com)
- whenThe incident happened at about 1.20am on Saturday 9 September. (galwaydaily.com)
- causeThe assault followed an altercation on High Street. (rte.ie)
- causeThe man was injured during an altercation on High Street, Westport. (galwaydaily.com)
- investigationThe scene was preserved for forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. (galwaydaily.com)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and for camera or dash cam footage from the area between 1.00am and 2.00am. (galwaydaily.com)
- investigationA man in his 20s has been arrested and is being questioned by gardaí. (rte.ie)
- investigationGarda forensic teams are examining the scene. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them. (rte.ie)
- investigationPedestrians and road users on High Street between 1am and 2am who may have camera footage are asked to provide it to gardaí. (rte.ie)
- investigationA man in his 20s was arrested as part of the investigation and has been released from custody. (galwaydaily.com)
- investigationA file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. (galwaydaily.com)
- investigationThe scene has been preserved for forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. (galwaydaily.com)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. (galwaydaily.com)
- investigationA man in his 20s was arrested and later released without charge. (galwaydaily.com)
- investigationA file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. (galwaydaily.com)
- investigationGardaí are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance. (galwaydaily.com)
- investigationGardaí want to hear from pedestrians or road users near High Street between 1.00am and 2.00am on 9 September 2023. (galwaydaily.com)
- investigationPeople with camera or dash cam footage from the time and place are asked to contact investigators. (galwaydaily.com)
- otherA man in his 20s was arrested at the scene and is detained at a Garda station in the North Western Region. (galwaydaily.com)
- otherThe injured man is being treated at Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar. (rte.ie)
- otherThe injured man is understood to be originally from Co Roscommon and has lived in Westport for some time. (rte.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 15 Sep2023Renewed appeal for info on Westport assault which left man fatally injured - Galway Daily
Renewed public appeal for information and footage. A man in his 20s was arrested and later released without charge, and a file is being prepared for the DPP.
victim, Peter Mc Dermott, 60s, male, irish (judged from name)Peter Mc Dermottsuspect, 20s, male - 10 Sep2023Man released from custody following Westport assault - Galway Daily
Adds that the man in his 20s arrested over the assault has been released from custody and a file will go to the DPP. Describes the man in his 60s as in critical condition at the time.
suspect, 20s, malevictim, 60s, male - 9 Sep2023Man in critical condition following attack in Co Mayo
Reports the victim in critical condition, not yet pronounced dead. Says the victim is originally from Co Roscommon and has lived in Westport for some time. Adds the appeal for camera footage from pedestrians and road users on High Street between 1am and 2am.
victim, 60s, male, irish (judged from name)suspect, 20s, male - 9 Sep2023Man In 60s Left In Critical Condition Following Serious Assault In Co Mayo
Only the headline is usable; the body is an unrendered search template. Matched to case 19816 by county, date and the man's age range. The existing case records that he later died, which this headline does not mention, so the match is provisional.
victim, 60s, male - 9 Sep2023Man in his 60s in critical condition after serious assault - Galway Daily
Adds that the injured man was taken to Mayo University Hospital in critical condition, that the scene was preserved for forensic examination, that the man in his 20s was arrested at the scene and detained in the North Western Region, and that gardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera or dash cam footage from 1.00am to 2.00am. It does not name the victim or suspect, and it does not report a death.
victim, 60s, malesuspect, 20s, male