Prayers are continued to be sought for a popular young Lifford man who is still fighting for his life after a brutal attack at his home three weeks ago.
Charles Dooher (26) was beaten by five masked men armed with iron batons at his home on the Coneyburrow Road on Monday, January 20th.
He was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast where he is fighting for his life.
His girlfriend, Charlotte Gallen, took to social media this morning to remind people to keep Charles in their prayers. She also took the opportunity to thank his friends at the Railway Gym in Lifford who raised a staggering €10,000 to help the Dooher family.
“Myself and Charles’ family want to thank all the team at Railway Gym for organising the Spin for Charles fundraiser and for everyone who donated so generously to help us support Charlie in this part of his journey,” she said.
“We also are so grateful to everyone who showed up to take part in the spin cycle, shared Railway Gyms post and got Charles’ pictures out there to remind everyone to keep him in their prayers as he is still in a critical condition.
“The fundraiser highlights just how loved Charles is by his community and helps to raise awareness to get justice for this unprovoked attack on his life.”
A Derry-based criminal gang is suspected of being involved in last month’s brutal attack in which Charles’ father, also called Charles, was injured.
In the days following the incident, detectives with the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch arrested two men in Derry in connection with the attack. However, they were later released on bail ‘pending further inquiries.’
Donegal Daily understands the gang, which is closely linked to Dissident Republicans in Derry, is suspected by authorities on both sides of the border of being directly involved. A number of the gang members have been convicted of serious crimes in recent years.
It is also believed they planned to carry out a robbery when they were confronted by the Dooher father and son.
Charlotte also pleaded to anyone with information in relation to his attack to come forward.
Anybody who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the Coneyburrow Road, Lifford, between 10am and 11am on January 20 is asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 9167100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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