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Case No. 30301Assault · Co. Limerick · 22 Aug 2021

Assault in Limerick under investigation as Gardaí appeal for witnesses

A man, described as 19 years old in some reports and in his late teens in others, was struck on the top of his head at Arthurs Quay Park, Limerick, on Sunday 22 August 2021 at approximately 6:30pm. He was taken to Limerick University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and received stitches. No suspect has been identified and no arrests have been made. Gardaí at Henry Street station are investigating and have appealed for witnesses to contact them on 061-212400.

  1. Reported23 Aug
    3 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man, described as 19 years old in some reports and in his late teens in others, was struck on the top of his head, sustaining a non-life-threatening injury that required stitches.
Where
The assault took place at Arthurs Quay Park, Limerick.
When
The assault occurred on Sunday 22 August 2021 at approximately 6:25pm to 6:30pm.
Investigation
  • Gardaí at Henry Street station are investigating and appealing for witnesses to contact them on 061-212400.
  • No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Other details
Images claiming to show injuries from the alleged assault have circulated on social media.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe 19-year-old man was struck on the top of his head. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe head injury required him to be transferred to hospital by ambulance where he received stitches. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatA male in his late teens was taken to Limerick University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatA 19-year-old teenager was struck on the top of the head and needed stitches. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe victim was taken to Limerick University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe victim was in Arthurs Quay Park, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe assault occurred in Arthurs Quay, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe assault took place on Sunday 22 August at 6:25pm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe assault took place at approximately 6:30pm on Sunday 22 August 2021. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe assault took place at approximately 6.30pm on Sunday, August 22, at Arthurs Quay Park. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí in Henry Street are investigating and appealing for witnesses to contact them on 061-212400. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí at Henry Street station are appealing for witnesses. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherImages claiming to be injuries from the alleged assault have circulated on social media. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 25 Aug2021
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, its first report
    Gardai investigate as teen rushed to hospital after brutal assault

    Gardaí at Henry Street station are appealing for witnesses to the assault.

    victim, 19, male
  2. 25 Aug2021
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, follow-up
    Investigation begins following assault in Limerick park

    Initial report of the assault; no arrests made, investigation ongoing.

    victim, late teens, male
  3. 23 Aug2021
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Gardaí seek witnesses following Limerick city assault

    Confirms the assault details and provides the Gardaí contact number (061-212400) for witnesses to call.

    victim, 19, male