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Case No. 15999Assault · Co. Kilkenny · 21 Sep 2024

Garda appeal after assault on cyclist near Knocktopher, Kilkenny

On Saturday 21 September 2024 at about 2pm, a motorist assaulted a cyclist close to the village of Knocktopher in South Kilkenny. The cyclist sustained a hand injury and received medical treatment. Gardaí are investigating a report of the assault. In a report published on 23 September 2024, Gardaí appealed to witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to contact them on (056) 777 5000, and no arrest or charge has been reported.

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Key facts

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What happened
A motorist is reported to have assaulted a cyclist.
Where
The incident happened close to the village of Knocktopher in South Kilkenny.
When
The incident happened at approximately 2pm on Saturday 21 September 2024.
Other details
  • The Kilkenny People report, published on 23 September 2024, describes the incident as a road rage incident.
  • The cyclist sustained a hand injury and underwent medical treatment.
  • The articles report no arrest or charge.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are investigating a report of an assault.
  • Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage to contact them on (056) 777 5000.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA motorist assaulted a cyclist. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened close to the village of Knocktopher in South Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at approximately 2pm on Saturday. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the assault and appealing to witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to contact them. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe cyclist sustained a hand injury and received medical treatment. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Sep2024
    Reportedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Garda appeal following road rage incident in Kilkenny

    First report of the incident. It gives the location, time, the cyclist's hand injury and the garda appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.

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