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Case No. 19055Assault · Co. Limerick · 9 Nov 2023

Gardaí investigate alleged assault and possible biting in Adare, Co Limerick

In the early hours of Thursday, 9 November 2023, gardaí attended an alleged assault at a premises in the village of Adare, County Limerick, and met two males with non-life-threatening injuries. While attending, gardaí arrested a woman in her late 30s for public order offences, and the case record lists a woman in her late 30s as the suspect. On 23 November 2023 Limerick Live reported that she had been released without charge, that gardaí are checking whether one of the victims was bitten, and that investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested23 Nov
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault at a premises in Adare, County Limerick.
Where
The alleged assault took place at a premises in the village of Adare.
When
The alleged assault happened in the early hours of Thursday, 9 November 2023.
Investigation
  • Gardaí attended and met two males who had non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Other details
  • One or both of the males had facial injuries.
  • The case record names a woman in her late 30s as the suspect.
  • Gardaí arrested a woman in her late 30s for public order offences while attending the incident.
  • The woman was released without charge.
  • Limerick Live reported the case on 23 November 2023, citing a garda spokesperson.
Cause
Gardaí are checking whether one of the victims was bitten during the incident.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating an alleged assault at a premises in Adare. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault happened in the early hours of Thursday, 9 November. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí attended and met two males with non-life-threatening injuries. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating whether one of the victims was bitten during the incident. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherOne or both of the males suffered facial injuries. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí arrested a woman in her late 30s for public order offences. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe woman was released without charge. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Nov2023
    Arrestedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Gardai investigate alleged 'biting' incident in Limerick village

    Adds that a woman in her late 30s was arrested for public order offences and released without charge, that one or both males had facial injuries, and that gardaí are checking for a bite.

    victim, malevictim, malesuspect, late 30s, female