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Case No. 6546Assault · Co. Galway · 13 Feb 2024

Gardaí investigate serious assault in Galway city; wanted person at large

Gardaí are investigating a serious assault that allegedly took place on Tuesday evening, 13 February 2024, in the Gaol Road and University Road area of Galway city, believed to be across from Galway Cathedral. The sources do not give the age, sex, nationality or name of the victim or of the wanted person, who is still at large. As of the latest report, dated 14 February 2024, no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

  1. Reported14 Feb
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  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating a serious assault in Galway city.
Where
  • The alleged assault took place in the Gaol Road and University Road area of Galway city.
  • The alleged assault is believed to have occurred across from Galway Cathedral.
When
  • The alleged assault took place on Tuesday evening, 13 February 2024.
  • Gardaí received a report of the alleged assault on 13 February 2024.
Investigation
  • The wanted person is still at large.
  • No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Other details
The incident was reported in the press on 14 February 2024 as RAG week began in Galway.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating a serious assault. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place on the Gaol Road and University Road area of Galway city. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault is believed to have occurred across from Galway Cathedral. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whenGardaí received a report of the alleged assault on Tuesday 13 February. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationThe wanted person is still at large. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing. (galwaybeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Feb2024
    Reportedgalwaybeo.ie, first report
    Galway gardai investigating serious rag week incident as wanted person at large

    First report of the alleged assault on the Gaol Road/University Road area of Galway city on 13 February 2024. Adds that no arrests have been made and the wanted person is still at large.

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