Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12273Assault · Co. Kildare · 22 Oct 2025

Juvenile struck in face by firework in Athy

A male juvenile was struck in the face by a firework in Athy, Co Kildare, on the evening of 22 October 2025 and suffered a serious burn. Gardaí are investigating the assault and have appealed for information.

  1. Reported29 Oct
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA male juvenile was struck in the face by a firework. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident occurred in Athy. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident happened on the Dublin Road in Athy, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident happened at approximately 6.50pm on Wednesday, October 22. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe juvenile was struck on the forehead by a firework. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí based in South Kildare are investigating the incident as an assault. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationAnyone with information is urged to contact Athy Garda Station on 059 863 4210. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe juvenile received a very serious burn. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe garda spokesperson said the juvenile's injuries were non-life threatening. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Oct2025
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare gardaí investigating after juvenile struck in the face by firework

    Garda Sean O'Mahony described the incident on KFM on 29 October 2025 and a garda spokesperson gave the time and location to the Leinster Leader. No names, arrests or suspects are reported.

    victim, male