Ireland Gardaí probe hit-and-run in Longford housing estate
A man in his late 20s was knocked down at high speed by a Ford Transit van in a hit-and-run incident at Ardnacassa Avenue, Longford town, at around 4:30pm on 24 January 2022. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Mullingar's Regional Hospital. The incident is linked to a Traveller family feud that began in December, and locals believe a shot was fired at a nearby house before the van struck the man. Gardaí carried out searches at properties in Longford town, and detectives are probing reports that a firearm may have been produced. The investigation is ongoing with no arrests reported.
- Reported25 Jan
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his late 20s was knocked down at high speed by a Ford Transit van in a hit-and-run incident.
- The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Mullingar's Regional Hospital for treatment.
- Locals believe a shot was fired at a nearby house before the hit-and-run, though it was not reported to Gardaí.
- Where
- The incident occurred at Ardnacassa Avenue in Longford town.
- When
- The incident occurred at around 4pm or 4:30pm on Monday, 24 January 2022.
- Cause
- The incident is linked to a Traveller family feud that began in December after relatives fell out.
- Investigation
- Gardaí carried out searches at a number of properties in Longford town.
- Detectives are probing whether a firearm may have been produced and whether there was a more sinister element to the incident.
- Investigators are aware of footage of both the hit-and-run and the reported gunfire.
- The investigation is ongoing with no arrests reported.
- Other details
- The victim's father posted a video on social media calling out a number of individuals and addressing claims his son had been the victim of a drive-by shooting.
26 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe incident left a man in hospital. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatA man in his late 20s was knocked down by a vehicle close to the victim's home. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatA man was knocked down at high speed in the Ardnacassa estate (longfordleader.ie)
- whatThe man sustained non-life-threatening injuries (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whatA man in his late 20s was mown over by a Ford Transit van in a hit-and-run incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim was hit at high speed but is recovering in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatLocals believe a shot was fired at a house nearby before the hit-and-run, though it was not reported to Gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe feud began in December after relatives in a Traveller family fell out. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his late 20s was knocked down at high speed in the Ardnacassa estate, Longford. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe man was taken to Mullingar's Regional Hospital for treatment (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred at Ardnacassa Avenue in Longford town. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at around 4pm on 24 January 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at around 4:30pm on Monday (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe hit-and-run took place at around 4.30pm on Monday. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeThe incident is linked to a simmering Traveller-related feud. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí carried out searches at a number of properties in Longford town. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationOfficers were hoping to speak with the alleged victim to ascertain the circumstances. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationA Garda spokesperson said the investigation is ongoing. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationDetectives are probing whether there was a more sinister element to the incident (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationInquiries are focusing on reports that a firearm may have been produced (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationA number of patrol cars and paramedics attended the scene (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationInvestigators are aware of footage of both the hit-and-run and the reported gunfire. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Longford are on high alert following the escalation of the feud. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe victim's father posted a video on social media calling out a number of individuals. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe father addressed claims his son had been the victim of a drive-by shooting. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherTalk that a man was helping Gardaí with their enquiries was dismissed. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 28 Jan2022Gardaí continue to probe incident after man knocked down in housing estate in Midlands
First report of the incident; detectives probing possible firearm involvement; garda spokesperson characterised it as a 'road traffic incident'; no arrests reported.
victim, late 20s, male - 27 Jan2022Gardai on high alert after young man mown over by van as new feud escalates
First report of the hit-and-run; Gardaí on high alert amid escalating Traveller family feud in the Midlands; a nearby shot fired at a house was not reported to Gardaí but investigators are aware of footage of both incidents.
victim, late 20s, male - 26 Jan2022Gardaí continue to probe incident after man is knocked down in Longford housing estate
Adds that detectives are probing for a more sinister element and that inquiries are focusing on reports a firearm may have been produced; a garda spokesperson described the incident as a 'road traffic incident' and declined to comment on firearm use.
victim, late 20s, male - 25 Jan2022UPDATE: Gardai carrying out searches in wake of serious Longford incident
Adds details about Gardaí carrying out searches at properties, the victim's father posting a social media video calling out individuals and addressing drive-by shooting claims, and the victim being well known to Gardaí.
victim, late 20s, male