Ireland Gardaí appeal for witnesses to Limerick city assault
Shortly after midnight on Sunday 18 February 2024, a man in his 20s suffered serious head injuries in an assault on Shannon Street in Limerick City. He was allegedly struck once by another male, then hit a footpath, and was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick before being transferred to Cork University Hospital, where he is in a serious condition. The assault may have been linked to an earlier incident in which a woman was pushed to the ground outside a pub on Shannon Street, and video of the alleged incidents was later shared on social media. On 19 February 2024 Gardaí at Henry Street issued a witness appeal, said no arrests have been made, and said investigations are ongoing.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 20s suffered serious head injuries in an assault in Limerick city.
- Where
- The assault happened on Shannon Street in Limerick City.
- When
- The assault occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday 18 February 2024.
- Cause
- The man allegedly was struck once by another male and was understood to have hit a footpath, injuring the back of his head.
- The assault may have been linked to an earlier incident in which a woman was pushed to the ground outside a pub on Shannon Street.
- Other details
- The victim was taken by ambulance from the scene to University Hospital Limerick and later transferred to Cork University Hospital.
- The man is in a serious condition in hospital.
- Investigation
- No arrests have been made.
- Gardaí at Henry Street appealed on 19 February 2024 for witnesses and anyone with information, and video of the alleged incidents was later shared on social media.
- Investigations are ongoing.
17 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man in his 20s is receiving treatment for serious injuries at Cork University Hospital. (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 20s suffered serious head injuries in an assault in Limerick city. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident happened on Shannon Street in Limerick City. (garda.ie)
- whereThe assault happened in Limerick city. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe assault occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday 18 February 2024. (garda.ie)
- whenThe assault happened in the early hours of Sunday. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe victim was taken from the scene by ambulance just after midnight. (irishtimes.com)
- causeThe man hit a footpath after being allegedly struck once by another male. (irishtimes.com)
- causeThe assault may have been linked to an earlier incident in which a woman was pushed to the ground outside a pub on Shannon Street. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationNo arrests have been made. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí at Henry Street are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact them. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationVideo footage of the alleged incidents was later shared on social media. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí said no arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí asked anyone with information to contact Henry Street Garda station. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe victim was later transferred to Cork University Hospital. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe man is in a serious condition in hospital. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 19 Feb2024Gardaí appeal for witnesses to Limerick city assault that left one man with serious head injuries
Initial report of the assault. It gives the victim's injuries and hospital transfer, says the assault may be linked to an earlier incident on Shannon Street, notes that video was shared online, and makes an appeal for witnesses.
victim, 20s, malesuspect, male - 18 Feb2024Witness Appeal - Assault Incident in Limerick City - 18th February 2024
Gives the exact location as Shannon Street, Limerick City, and the time as shortly after midnight. Confirms no arrests and lists the Henry Street Garda Station and Confidential Line contacts for the witness appeal.
victim, 20s, male