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Case No. 1999Assault · Co. Donegal · 11 Mar 2025

Gardaí renew appeal after youth assaulted by five others in Burnfoot, Donegal

A youth was assaulted by five other youths, three males and two females, in Burnfoot village, Co Donegal, at around 7:35pm on 11 March 2025. The group travelled to Burnfoot by car from the Buncrana direction and left in the direction of Bridgend after the assault. The male victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests or charges have been reported. Gardaí renewed their appeal on 26 March 2025 for camera footage from the R238 Buncrana to Bridgend road.

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Key facts

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What happened
A youth was assaulted by five other youths, three males and two females.
Where
The assault took place in Burnfoot village, Co Donegal.
When
The assault occurred at around 7:35pm on Tuesday, 11 March 2025.
Other details
  • The group travelled to Burnfoot by car from the Buncrana direction and left in the direction of Bridgend after the assault.
  • The male victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigation
Gardaí are appealing for camera footage from the R238 Buncrana to Bridgend road between 7:20pm and 7:50pm on 11 March.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA youth was assaulted by five other youths, three males and two females. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe group travelled to Burnfoot by car from the Buncrana direction. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatAfter the assault, the group left in the direction of Bridgend. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe male victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place in Burnfoot village, Co Donegal. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe assault occurred at around 7:35pm on Tuesday, 11 March. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for camera footage from the R238 Buncrana to Bridgend road between 7:20pm and 7:50pm on 11 March. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Mar2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Gardai renew appeal after young male assaulted by five other youths

    Gardaí have renewed their witness appeal, specifically requesting camera footage (including dash-cam) from the R238 Buncrana to Bridgend road between 7:20pm and 7:50pm on 11 March, and providing contact details for Buncrana Garda Station and the Garda Confidential Line.

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