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Case No. 30005Assault; robbery · Co. Galway · 17 Sep 2021

Gardaí appeal for witnesses over assault and robbery in Galway City

On 17 September 2021 at approximately 11:30pm, a man and two women were walking on Ballalley Lane off Eyre Square in Galway City when they were approached by a group of five to six males in their early twenties. An altercation took place and the male victim was assaulted, during which a black iPhone 11 was stolen from him. The suspects are described as wearing hoodies and jeans, with some carrying bottles. No arrests have been made and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the group in the Eyre Square area shortly before midnight.

  1. Reported21 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A man and two women were walking when approached by a group of five to six males in their early twenties.
  • The male victim was assaulted during an altercation and a black iPhone 11 was stolen from him.
Where
The incident took place on Ballalley Lane off Eyre Square in Galway City.
When
The incident occurred at approximately 11:30pm on Friday 17 September 2021.
Other details
  • The suspects were described as wearing hoodies and jeans, with some carrying bottles.
  • No arrests have been made.
Investigation
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the group in the Eyre Square area shortly before midnight.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man and two women were walking when approached by a group of five to six youths. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatThe suspects were described as males in their early twenties wearing hoodies and jeans, some carrying bottles. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatThe male victim was assaulted by one of the group during the altercation. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatA black iPhone 11 was stolen from the male during the assault. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whereThe incident took place on Ballalley Lane off Eyre Square in Galway City. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred at approximately 11:30pm on Friday 17 September 2021. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the group in the Eyre Square area shortly before midnight. (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherThe public can contact Galway Garda Station on 091-538000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. (galwaydaily.com)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Sep2021
    Reportedgalwaydaily.com, first report
    Assault and robbery by gang of young men in city centre - Galway Daily

    Initial Gardaí appeal for witnesses to the assault and robbery; no arrests made.

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