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Case No. 16735Assault · Co. Limerick · 3 Jul 2024

Armed gardaí respond to assault and arrest in Athea, Co Limerick

On Wednesday evening, 3 July 2024, gardaí responded to reports of an assault at a property in Athea, Co Limerick, and armed gardaí and uniformed officers attended the scene. One male was arrested at the scene, and he is understood not to be a native of the area; no name has been given. Gardaí have not confirmed whether anyone was injured, and investigations are ongoing. The latest reported development is that arrest, published on 4 July 2024; no charge, court appearance or sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested4 Jul
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí responded to reports of an assault at a property in Athea.
Where
The reported assault was at a property in Athea, Co Limerick.
When
The assault was reported on Wednesday evening, 3 July 2024.
Investigation
  • Armed gardaí were called to respond to the incident.
  • One male was arrested at the scene, and investigations are ongoing.
Other details
  • Armed gardaí and uniformed officers attended the scene.
  • The man arrested is understood not to be a native of the area.
  • Gardaí have not confirmed whether anyone was injured.
  • Video footage shows Regional Support Unit members on the streets of Athea and entering a property.
  • The first report was published on 4 July 2024 and gives no names.
Charges
No charge has been reported.
In court
No court appearance has been reported.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe reported assault was at a property in Athea. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe assault was reported on Wednesday evening, 3 July 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationArmed gardaí were called to respond to the incident. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationOne male was arrested at the scene. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherArmed gardaí and uniformed officers attended the scene. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí have not confirmed whether anyone was injured. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherVideo footage shows Regional Support Unit members on the streets of Athea and entering a property. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe man arrested is understood not to be a native of the area. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Jul2024
    Arrestedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Armed gardai respond to incident in Limerick village

    First report of the incident. It adds the armed garda response, the arrest of one male at the scene, and that the man is understood not to be a native of the area. No names are given.

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