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Case No. 5254Assault · Co. Laois · 26 Jun 2024

Gardaí appeal for witnesses over assault on vulnerable adult in Mountmellick

Gardaí in Mountmellick, Co Laois, are investigating an assault on a vulnerable adult on Connolly Street on 26 June 2024. They have appealed for witnesses and for motorists or dashcam footage from the area.

  1. Reported13 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whereThe assault took place on Connolly Street in Mountmellick, Co Laois. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened at about 8.30pm on Wednesday, 26 June 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí say they have made good progress in their investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí want to hear from motorists who were in the area at the time. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationAnyone who passed the location with dashcam footage is asked to contact gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe victim is a vulnerable adult. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Aug2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai issue urgent appeal to the public over assault on vulnerable adult

    First report of the incident. Gardaí have issued a public appeal for witnesses, motorists and dashcam footage. No arrests are mentioned.

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