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Case No. 29514Assault · Co. Donegal · 31 Oct 2026

Gardaí appeal for dash-cam footage after Letterkenny assault

A male teenager was found lying in a bush near the entrance to Town Park in Letterkenny, Donegal, on Saturday, October 31, at approximately 7:40pm. He is believed to have been assaulted by a male stranger and was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Gardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage from anyone who travelled in the area between 7pm and 7:45pm.

  1. Reported3 Nov
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A male teenager was found lying in a bush near the entrance to Town Park, believed to have been assaulted by a male stranger.
Where
The incident occurred near the Hospital Roundabout in Letterkenny, Donegal.
When
The incident occurred on Saturday, October 31, at approximately 7:40pm.
Other details
  • The teenager was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Two members of the public were attempting to assist the injured teenager when Gardaí found him.
  • Garda Gerard McNamee of Letterkenny Garda Station made the appeal for information.
Investigation
Gardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage from anyone who travelled in the area between 7pm and 7:45pm.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe male teenager was found lying in a bush near the entrance to the Town Park. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatTwo members of the public were attempting to assist the injured teenager. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe teenager is believed to have been assaulted by a male unknown to him. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe teenager was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereGardaí were on patrol near the Hospital Roundabout in Letterkenny when they found the teenager. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Saturday, October 31, at approximately 7:40pm. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage from anyone who travelled in the area between 7pm and 7:45pm. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGarda Gerard McNamee of Letterkenny Garda Station made the appeal for information. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Nov2026
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Man found in Letterkenny was alledgedly assaulted by a stranger

    Initial Gardaí appeal for dash-cam footage and witnesses following the discovery of the injured teenager near Hospital Roundabout, Letterkenny.

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