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Case No. 27159Assault · Co. Clare · 11 Apr 2022

Investigations ongoing into serious assault at Ennis hairdresser's

Five hooded males attacked a man at a hairdresser's in Ennis, Clare, on 11 April 2022, as he was preparing to get his hair cut, causing serious injuries to his head and arms. The attackers arrived in a black Open Insignia bearing false number plates and fled towards the Clonroad. The assault was linked to a recent fire in Cloughleigh and described as a retaliation act. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage, with investigations ongoing as of 22 April 2022.

  1. Reported22 Apr
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A man was attacked at a hairdresser's in Ennis while preparing to get his hair cut, sustaining serious injuries to his head and arms.
  • Five hooded males carrying weapons exited a black Open Insignia bearing false number plates 02 D 69360 and carried out the assault.
Where
The car stopped outside Tesco in Ennis, the boot was opened, and it reversed into a private car park before the men exited.
When
The incident occurred on 11 April 2022.
Cause
The attack was linked to a recent fire in Cloughleigh and formed part of a retaliation act.
Investigation
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage to contact Ennis Garda Station.
Other details
  • The victim was treated at University Hospital Limerick.
  • It is unknown where the car went after leaving the scene, though several members of the public witnessed the arrival and departure.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe victim was a man who was preparing to get his hair cut when he was attacked. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatThe victim sustained serious injuries to his head and arms. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatA black Open Insignia bearing false number plates 02 D 69360 was the vehicle used. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatThe car stopped outside Tesco where the boot was opened before reversing into a private car park. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatFive hooded males exited the car carrying weapons. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatAfter the assault the men returned to the car and headed back towards the Clonroad. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe victim was treated at University Hospital Limerick. (clareecho.ie)
  • causeThe attack was linked to a recent fire in Cloughleigh. (clareecho.ie)
  • causeThe attack formed part of a retaliation act. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage to contact Ennis Garda Station. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherIt is unknown where the car went after leaving the scene. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherSeveral members of the public witnessed the arrival and departure of the car and the men entering and leaving the business premises. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Apr2022
    Reportedclareecho.ie, first report
    Investigations ongoing into 'very serious assault' in Ennis - Clare Echo

    Details of the assault including the vehicle (black Open Insignia, false plates 02 D 69360), the five hooded male attackers, the connection to a fire in Cloughleigh, and a Garda appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage.

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