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Case No. 12732Assault (assault on prison officers) · Co. Limerick · 10 Sep 2025

Investigation launched into alleged assaults on three prison officers at Limerick Prison

An investigation was launched by the Irish Prison Service into alleged assaults on three prison officers at Limerick Prison on 10 September 2025, when a man being committed to the prison allegedly bit two officers and punched a third in the reception area. The matter is to be referred to An Garda Síochána for investigation and prosecution.

  1. Reported11 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatAn investigation was launched by the Irish Prison Service into alleged assaults on three prison officers at Limerick Prison. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatThe suspect allegedly bit two prison officers and punched a third in the reception area. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatThe three prison officers were left shaken and required treatment at the prison. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatOne of the officers received treatment in hospital. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at Limerick Prison on Mulgrave Street in Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationAn internal probe is underway at the prison into the circumstances of the alleged triple assault. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationThe matter would also be referred to An Garda Síochána for investigation. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationThe Garda Press Office said it was not aware of any alleged assault at the prison on September 10. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtSection 19 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 provides for assaults or threats to peace officers including prison officers acting in the execution of their duty. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe maximum sentence for assaulting or threatening to assault a prison officer in the course of duty increased from seven to 12 years. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherA major security operation was swung into action at the prison on Wednesday to restore calm. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Sep2025
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Investigation launched into alleged assaults on three prison officers at Limerick Prison

    First report of the incident. The suspect is unnamed and no charges have been laid. The Garda Press Office stated it was not aware of the alleged assault as of the article's publication.

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