HC Deb 08 July 1889 vol 337 cc1695-6

In reply to Mr. T. W. RUSSELL,

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

said: It is true that a very serious assault was made on two police officers at Waterford on Saturday night, and that seven persons have been charged with the assault before the Magistrates, and remanded, bail being refused. Dr. Conolly reported on Saturday that both officers were in a critical condition; but I understand today that one is better, and that there is no reason to despair of the life of the other.

MR. SEXTON

Was it an assault of a serious character, or an ordinary brawl?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I am unable to add anything to the answer I have already given?