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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13403Assault · Co. Limerick

Ennis remand prisoner scalded in attack by fellow prisoner

Minto Ahmed, a 44-year-old man on remand, suffered scald injuries across the right side of his face in an attack by another prisoner at Limerick Prison in the days before 21 June 2025. Mr Ahmed is on remand on a charge of producing a hammer in a dispute at his home on 7 May, and he had been refused bail at Ennis District Court the previous month. He was transferred to University Hospital Limerick and then to Cork University Hospital for treatment. On 21 June 2025 Judge Gabbett at Ennis District Court remanded him in custody to appear again on 2 July 2025, when DPP directions were due.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Minto Ahmed, a 44-year-old remand prisoner, suffered scald injuries across the right side of his face.
Where
The assault took place at Limerick Prison.
When
Mr Ahmed was attacked in recent days before the 21 June 2025 court hearing, and the incident date is not given.
Cause
Mr Ahmed was scalded in an attack by another prisoner, who is not named in the sources.
Charges
Mr Ahmed is on remand on a charge of producing a hammer in a dispute at his home on 7 May.
In court
Mr Ahmed was refused bail at Ennis District Court the previous month, and his solicitor, Tara Godfrey, told the court about the prison attack.
Sentence
Judge Gabbett further remanded Mr Ahmed in custody to re-appear at Ennis District Court on 2 July 2025.
Investigation
DPP directions were due at the 2 July 2025 court date.
Other details
Mr Ahmed was transferred to University Hospital Limerick and then to Cork University Hospital for further treatment.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMr Ahmed suffered scald injuries across the right side of his face. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place at Limerick prison. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenMr Ahmed was attacked in recent days by another prisoner. (clareecho.ie)
  • causeMr Ahmed was scalded in an attack by another prisoner. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationDPP directions were due on the July 2nd court date. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeMr Ahmed is on remand on a charge of producing a hammer in a dispute at his home on May 7th. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtMr Ahmed was refused bail at Ennis District Court the previous month. (clareecho.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Gabbett further remanded Mr Ahmed in custody to re-appear at Ennis District Court on July 2nd. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherMr Ahmed was transferred to University Hospital Limerick and then to Cork University Hospital for further treatment. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Jun2025
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    Ennis remand prisoner left with scald injuries in attack by fellow prisoner - Clare Echo

    Reports the prison attack on Minto Ahmed, his hospital treatment, and his court appearance at Ennis District Court, where he was remanded in custody to July 2 and DPP directions were due.

    victim, Minto Ahmed, 44, maleMinto Ahmed