A man in his 20s was brought to the Regional Hospital in Mullingar yesterday.
A man is fighting for life following an assault at a house in County Meath.
A man in his 40's has been arrested and gardai are appealing for witnesses.
The assault happened shortly after seven yesterday morning at a house in Ballivor.
The victim, a man in his 20s, was initially taken to Mullingar Hospital before being transferred to Beaumont hospital in Dublin.
A man in his 40s was later arrested and remains in Garda custody.
The scene has been technically examined, and Gardaí are asking anyone who witnessed the incident - or who has dashcam footage from the area - to contact Trim Garda Station.
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