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Case No. 14606Assault · Co. Kildare · 8 Feb 2025

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to assault on six men in Athy

At 1.38am on 8 February 2025, three men unknown to a group of six young men assaulted the group at St. John's Lane, Athy, Co. Kildare, after an argument broke out following a brief conversation between the nine men. Two of the six were punched in the eye, and one was taken by ambulance to hospital for treatment. All six men are reported safe and well. No arrest or charge has been reported. On 12 February 2025, Gardaí appealed to the public for witnesses and information that could identify the three men.

  1. Reported12 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Six young men were gathered chatting after socialising when three men unknown to them approached.
  • The three men punched two of the six men in the eye.
Where
The assault took place at St. John's Lane, Athy, Co. Kildare.
When
The assault happened at 1.38am on 8 February 2025.
Cause
An argument broke out after a brief conversation between the nine men.
Other details
  • One of the six men required medical treatment in hospital and was taken by ambulance.
  • All six men who were attacked are reported safe and well.
Investigation
  • Gardaí appealed on 12 February 2025 for witnesses and public information that could identify the three men.
  • No arrest or charge has been reported in the articles.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSix young men were gathered chatting when three men unknown to them approached. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe three unknown males punched two of the six men in the eye. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatOne of the men required medical treatment in hospital and was taken by ambulance. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe assault took place at St. John's Lane, Athy, Co. Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe assault happened at 1.38am on February 8, 2025. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeAn argument broke out after a brief conversation between the nine men. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for public information that could identify the three males. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe men who were attacked are all safe and well. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Feb2025
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare Gardaí appeal for witnesses to attack on six men leaving one hospitalised

    Reports the assault on a group of six men in Athy, the argument that preceded it, the injuries, and a Garda appeal for information. No existing case matched.

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