Ireland Gardaí appeal for witnesses after assault in Rathbane, Limerick
A man in his early 30s was assaulted on Sycamore Avenue in Rathbane, Limerick, at around 5:20pm on Wednesday 1 May 2024. The victim suffered non-life-threatening facial injuries and was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment. One report places the incident near houses at Hawthorn Place in Rathbane rather than Sycamore Avenue. No suspect has been named or arrested. Gardaí have issued a public appeal for witnesses and motorists with dashcam footage to contact Roxboro Road Garda Station.
- Reported7 May
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 30s was assaulted and suffered non-life-threatening facial injuries.
- Where
- The assault happened on Sycamore Avenue in Rathbane, Limerick, though one report places it near houses at Hawthorn Place in Rathbane.
- When
- The incident occurred at approximately 5:20pm on Wednesday 1 May 2024.
- Other details
- The victim was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment.
- No suspect has been named or arrested in connection with the assault.
- Investigation
- Gardaí have issued a public appeal for witnesses and motorists with dashcam footage to contact Roxboro Road Garda Station.
18 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man was taken to hospital with facial injuries after an assault in Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatA man in his 30s was taken to University Hospital Limerick with non-life-threatening injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his early 30s was assaulted. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatThe victim suffered facial injuries. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe incident happened on Sycamore Avenue in Rathbane. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe assault happened near houses at Hawthorn Place in Rathbane, Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe assault happened on Sycamore Avenue in Rathbane. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on Wednesday, 1 May, at 5.20pm. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe assault happened at around 5:20pm on Wednesday 1 May 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe assault happened at 17.20 on 1 May 2024. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí are asking witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage to contact Roxboro garda station. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are asking anyone with camera footage, including dashcam footage, from the area at the time to make it available. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Roxboro Road Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí issued a public appeal for help in investigating the assault. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Roxboro are looking for witnesses and motorists who may have dashcam footage. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe victim was taken to University Hospital Limerick with his injuries. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe victim was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 8 May2024Limerick Gardaí investigating vicious broad daylight attack that left man with facial injuries
First report of the assault, with a Garda appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage. The victim is not named.
victim, early 30s, male - 8 May2024Man hospitalised following shocking Limerick city assault
First report of the 1 May 2024 Hawthorn Place assault, published a week after the incident. No existing case matches this incident.
victim, 30s, male - 7 May2024Limerick assault left man with facial injuries
Adds the time of 5.20pm, the hospital the victim was taken to, and a garda appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage, with contact at Roxboro garda station.
victim, early thirties, male