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Case No. 14862Assault · Co. Limerick · 21 Jan 2025

Bus driver hospitalised after assault on 343 bus in William Street, Limerick

On the morning of Tuesday 21 January 2025, a bus driver on the 343 service was assaulted in William Street, Limerick city centre, and was taken to hospital. Two people travelling on e-scooters reportedly verbally assaulted him, then spat at and physically attacked him, and it is understood a sharp object was used. The matter was referred to gardaí, who opened an investigation and had CCTV made available. At the time of the latest report, no suspects had been named or arrested, and gardaí had not responded to a request for comment.

  1. Reported21 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A bus driver was assaulted by two people in Limerick city centre and was taken to hospital.
  • Two people travelling on e-scooters are reported to have set upon the driver.
  • The two people reportedly first verbally assaulted the driver, then spat at and physically attacked him.
Where
The assault happened in William Street on the 343 bus service, which links Shannon Airport to Limerick city centre.
When
The incident took place on the morning of Tuesday 21 January 2025.
Weapon
It is understood a sharp object was used in the attack.
Other details
  • The driver was taken to hospital by ambulance with cuts to his face and a black eye.
  • Bus Éireann confirmed the incident as a serious anti-social behaviour incident.
  • The drivers' union condemned the assault.
  • No suspects were named, and gardaí had not responded to a request for comment at the time of the first report.
Investigation
The matter was referred to gardaí, who opened an investigation, and CCTV was made available.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA bus driver was hospitalised after being assaulted by two people in Limerick city centre. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatTwo people travelling on e-scooters set upon the driver. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe attackers first verbally assaulted the driver, then spat at and physically attacked him. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in William Street on the 343 bus service, which links Shannon Airport to Limerick city centre. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on the morning of Tuesday 21 January 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponIt is understood a sharp object was used in the attack. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe matter was referred to gardaí for investigation, and CCTV was made available. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe driver was taken to hospital by ambulance with cuts to his face and a black eye. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherBus Éireann confirmed the incident as a serious anti-social behaviour incident. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Jan2025
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Bus driver in hospital after vicious assault in Limerick

    First report of the incident. Adds the bus operator's statement, the drivers' union's condemnation, and the reported use of a sharp object. No suspects are named and gardaí had not responded to the newspaper's request for comment.

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