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Case No. 30208Assault · Co. Limerick · 4 Sep 2021

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after assault in Abbeyfeale

A 28-year-old man was kicked and punched in the face by a number of other males in The Square, Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick, shortly after 1am on Saturday, 4 September 2021. He suffered multiple injuries to his face and head and was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Kerry, where his injuries were described as serious but not life-threatening. No arrests have been made. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, and CCTV footage is being viewed as the investigation continues.

  1. Reported4 Sep
  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 28-year-old man was kicked and punched in the face by a number of other males.
  • The victim sustained multiple injuries to his face and head.
Where
The assault took place in The Square, Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick.
When
The assault occurred shortly after 1am on Saturday, 4 September 2021.
Other details
  • The victim was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Kerry for treatment.
  • The victim's injuries are described as serious but not life-threatening.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, as a large number of people were in the area.
  • CCTV footage is being viewed as part of the investigation.
  • No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe victim was kicked and punched in the face by a number of other males. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe victim sustained multiple injuries to his face and head. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe victim was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Kerry for treatment. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe victim's injuries are serious but not life-threatening. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place in The Square, Abbeyfeale. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred shortly after 1am on Saturday, 4 September 2021. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses as a large number of people were in the area. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationCCTV footage is being viewed as part of the investigation. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Sep2021
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    BREAKING: Man hospitalised with serious injuries following assault in Limerick town

    Initial report of the assault with Gardaí appeal for witnesses and CCTV review; no arrests made.

    victim, 28, malesuspect, male