Ireland Gardaí launch appeal after 15-year-old assaulted in Limerick
On Thursday 12 October 2023, an older teenager punched a 15-year-old boy eight or nine times in the face in People's Park, Limerick city, after the boy refused his request for a fight. The boy suffered a broken right jaw and broken teeth and is due to have surgery with a metal plate. The suspect, an unidentified male believed to be 17 or 18 years old, ran off, and gardaí launched an investigation and appeal for witnesses on 18 October 2023. No arrest or charge has been reported.
- Reported18 Oct
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 15-year-old boy was punched eight or nine times in the face and suffered a broken right jaw and broken teeth.
- The boy needs surgery, and a metal plate is to be fitted to repair his jaw.
- Where
- The assault happened in People's Park in Limerick city.
- When
- The assault happened on Thursday 12 October 2023, after school.
- Cause
- Another teenager the boy did not know approached him and asked him for a fight, and when he refused, the older male punched him.
- Other details
- The suspect is an unidentified male believed to be around 17 to 18 years old, with reports differing between 17 and 18.
- The suspect was described as having an accent and wearing a grey Adidas tracksuit.
- Investigation
- Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of the assault and launched an appeal for witnesses and information on 18 October 2023.
- Sergeant Ber Leetch, Crime Prevention Officer at Henry Street garda station, made the appeal, and anyone with information is asked to contact Roxboro garda station.
- Charges
- No arrest or charge has been reported.
22 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe victim was 15 years old and suffered a broken jaw and broken teeth. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe victim was struck eight to nine times in the face before the attacker fled. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe older teenager punched the victim eight or nine times in the face before running off. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatThe victim suffered a broken right jaw and broken teeth. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatA 15-year-old was assaulted in Limerick. (extra.ie)
- whereThe assault happened in People's Park in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe assault took place in People's Park in Limerick city. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe assault took place last Thursday, before the article was published on 17 October 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe assault happened on Thursday 12 October 2023. (limerickpost.ie)
- causeThe assailant challenged the teenager to a fight, and when he refused the situation turned violent. (limerickleader.ie)
- causeAnother teenager approached the victim and asked him for a fight. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationThe assault has led to a garda investigation. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Roxboro garda station. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí are investigating the circumstances of the assault and appealing for information. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí launched an appeal about the assault. (extra.ie)
- otherThe suspect is an unidentified male believed to be around 17 to 18 years old. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe assailant was described as having an Irish accent and wearing a grey Adidas tracksuit. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe victim faces extensive medical treatment, including a metal plate inserted to repair his jaw and teeth. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe victim will need surgery to repair his jaw, which will require a metal plate. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe attacker was wearing a grey Adidas tracksuit and spoke with a local accent. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe attacker was approximately 17 or 18 years old. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Oct2023Gardai Launch Appeal After 15-Year-Old Assaulted In Limerick
Only the headline is substantive. The body is unrendered page template code with no details of the incident, the date, the people involved or any arrest.
victim, 15 - 18 Oct2023Limerick teen left needing surgery after assault in city park
Garda appeal for witnesses and information. Describes the suspect's age range and clothing, and the victim's injuries and planned surgery.
victim, 15, malesuspect, 17 or 18, male - 18 Oct2023Assault on teen in Limerick city park leads to garda investigation
Reports the assault on a 15-year-old in People's Park, the injuries, a description of the suspect, and a garda appeal for witnesses. No suspect is named and no arrest or charge is reported.
victim, 15, malesuspect, around 17 to 18, male