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Case No. 16295Assault · Co. Laois

Gardaí examine CCTV after incident at Rathdowney supermarket

Gardaí are examining CCTV footage after an incident at the Supervalu supermarket in Rathdowney, Co Laois, on a Monday afternoon in August 2024. Gardaí said a man who had previously been identified for shoplifting pushed staff as he left the store at about 3.20pm, while a social media post by the shop claimed he assaulted three staff members. The incident is being investigated by gardaí at Abbeyleix Garda Station. No arrest, charge or court appearance has been reported.

  1. Reported16 Aug
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí are examining CCTV footage following an incident at the Supervalu in Rathdowney.
  • Gardaí said the man was approached by staff and pushed staff while exiting the store; a social media post on the shop's page claimed he assaulted three staff members as he left, which gardaí did not confirm.
Where
The incident took place at the Supervalu supermarket in Rathdowney, Co Laois.
When
The incident happened on a Monday afternoon, with gardaí saying the man was pushed staff at about 3.20pm.
Cause
Gardaí said a male who had previously been identified for shoplifting was spotted in the shop just after 3pm.
Investigation
The incident is being investigated by gardaí at Abbeyleix Garda Station, who are viewing CCTV footage.
Other details
  • The shop's social media post described the incident as disturbing.
  • The reports do not give the suspect's age or nationality.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
In court
No court proceedings have been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are examining CCTV footage following an incident at the Supervalu in Rathdowney. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe man was approached by staff and pushed staff while exiting the store. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at the Supervalu in Rathdowney. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • causeA male who had been previously identified for shoplifting was spotted in the shop. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said they are viewing CCTV footage as part of their investigation. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe incident is being investigated by gardaí at Abbeyleix Garda Station. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherA social media post on the shop's page claimed the man assaulted three staff members as he left. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Aug2024
    Reportedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Gardaí examining CCTV following 'disturbing' incident at supermarket in the Midlands

    First report of the incident. Gardaí at Abbeyleix are investigating and reviewing CCTV. The shop's social media post described the incident as disturbing and claimed three staff were assaulted, which gardaí did not confirm.

    suspect, male