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Case No. 21658Assault (stabbing) · Co. Wexford · 25 Mar 2023

Gardaí investigate stabbing of man in Courtown, Wexford

A man in his 30s was injured in a stabbing during a disturbance involving a group of males outside a premises in Courtown, Co Wexford, on Saturday 25 March 2023 at approximately 2:30pm. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening. Footage of the incident was shared widely on social media. Gardaí launched an investigation and continue to explore all lines of enquiry. No arrests or charges have been reported.

  1. Reported26 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • A man in his 30s was injured in a stabbing during a disturbance involving a group of males outside a premises in Courtown, Co Wexford.
  • His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
When
The incident occurred on Saturday 25 March 2023 at approximately 2:30pm.
Where
Outside a premises in Courtown, Co Wexford.
Investigation
Gardaí continue to explore all lines of enquiry in relation to the altercation.
Other details
Footage of the incident was shared widely on social media.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was injured in a disturbance involving a group of males outside a premises in Courtown, Co Wexford. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHis injuries are not thought to be life threatening. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Saturday 25 March 2023 at approximately 2:30pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí continue to explore all lines of enquiry in relation to the altercation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherFootage of the incident was shared widely on social media. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Mar2023
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man hospitalised after alleged stabbing in altercation in Courtown, Wexford

    Initial Garda statement confirming the incident, the victim's hospitalisation, and that enquiries are ongoing. No arrests or charges reported.

    victim, 30s, malesuspect, male