Ireland Gardai investigate mass brawl at Limerick soccer match
A man in his 30s was injured during a mass brawl at a soccer match in St Mary's Park, Limerick city, on the evening of Saturday, 4 May 2024. The brawl happened at the end of a Division 1 Cup match between Star Rovers and Southend, and the referee abandoned the game. Gardaí are investigating reports of an alleged assault, and the injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening. The Limerick Leader reported the incident on 8 May 2024, and a garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing, with no arrest or charge reported.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 30s suffered injuries during a mass brawl at a soccer match in Limerick.
- Where
- The brawl took place at the end of a Division 1 Cup match between Star Rovers and Southend in St Mary's Park, Limerick city; one source places the alleged assault on Harvey's Quay.
- When
- The incident occurred on Saturday evening, 4 May 2024, and the Limerick Leader reported it on 8 May 2024.
- Cause
- It is not known what sparked the melee.
- Investigation
- Gardaí are investigating reports of an alleged assault at a sports ground in Limerick city.
- A garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing.
- Other details
- The injured man received medical treatment for injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
- The referee was forced to abandon the game, and videos of the brawl have been widely shared on social media.
8 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man suffered injuries during a mass brawl at a soccer match in Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe brawl took place at the end of a Division 1 Cup match in St Mary's Park in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on Saturday evening, 4 May 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
- causeIt is not known what sparked the melee. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí are investigating reports of an alleged assault at a sports ground in Limerick city on the evening of Saturday, 4 May. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe injured man is a male aged in his 30s who received medical treatment for injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe referee was forced to abandon the game. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 8 May2024Gardai probe mass brawl at Limerick soccer game
Limerick Leader reports the brawl at St Mary's Park, a sports ground in Limerick city, during a soccer match between Star Rovers and Southend. The existing record places the assault on Harvey's Quay, so the location differs, but the date, time, age, city and outlet match. No suspect is named and the cause is unknown.
victim, 30s, male