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Case No. 9187Assault causing harm · Co. Leitrim · 2 May 2026

Gardaí appeal for information after Carrick-on-Shannon assault

At about 2am on 2 May 2026, a man approached another man and struck him several times in the head on the main street of Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim. The victim suffered minor injuries and was treated by paramedics at the scene. Gardaí issued an appeal for information on 7 June 2026, and no arrest or charge has been reported. Anyone with information is asked to contact Carrick and Shannon Garda Station.

  1. Reported7 Jun
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A male approached the injured man and struck him several times in the head.
  • The offence is recorded as assault causing harm.
  • The victim suffered minor injuries and was treated by paramedics at the scene.
Where
The assault took place on the main street of Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim; the article headline refers to Leitrim town.
When
The incident happened at 2am on 2 May 2026.
Investigation
  • Gardaí appealed for information about the assault on 7 June 2026.
  • Gardaí are seeking anyone who may have witnessed an altercation between two men at the time.
  • Sergeant Darren Corcoran made the appeal, speaking on Shannonside.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Carrick and Shannon Garda Station.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA male approached the injured party and struck him several times in the head. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatThe victim suffered minor injuries and was treated by paramedics at the scene. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place on the main street of Carrick-on-Shannon. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at 2am on 2 May. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have appealed for information about the assault. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are seeking anyone who may have witnessed an altercation between two men at the time. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Carrick and Shannon Garda Station. (leitrimobserver.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jun2026
    Reportedleitrimobserver.ie, first report
    Gardaí issue appeal for information follow assualt in Leitrim town

    First report of the incident. Gardaí appeal for information and witnesses; no arrest or charge is mentioned.

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