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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21794Assault · Co. Wicklow

Landowner shuts Wicklow route after assault by hiker

A hiker with dogs assaulted a person on a famous walking route in Wicklow. Following the incident, the landowner closed the route to the public. No further details on the victim or the hiker were provided. The case was reported in March 2023, with no arrest, charge, or court proceedings recorded.

  1. Reported23 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A hiker with dogs assaulted a person on a walking route.
Where
The incident occurred on a famous walking route in Wicklow.
When
The incident was reported in March 2023, with no specific incident date given.
Cause
The route was shut following the assault.
Investigation
No arrest, charge, or court proceedings have been recorded.
Other details
The landowner closed the route to the public.
3 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA landowner shut a famous Wicklow route (extra.ie)
  • whatThe assault was carried out by a hiker with dogs (extra.ie)
  • causeThe route was shut after an assault (extra.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Mar2023
    Reportedextra.ie, first report
    Landowner Shuts Famous Wicklow Route After Assault By Hiker With Dogs

    The article reports that a landowner has shut a famous Wicklow walking route after an assault by a hiker with dogs. No further details on the victim, suspect, or circumstances are provided.

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