Ireland Man and woman charged over alleged assault on Parnell Street, Limerick
On Tuesday 2 May 2023, at about 4.15pm, a man in his 20s was allegedly assaulted on Parnell Street, close to Colbert Station, in Limerick city centre, and was taken to University Hospital Limerick with injuries that are not life-threatening. Gardaí arrested a man in his 40s and a woman in her 30s, who were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Limerick garda station. On 3 May 2023 both were charged in connection with the incident and were due to appear before Limerick District Court that day. One report states that they appeared before the court that Wednesday afternoon.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested2 May
- Charged3 May
3 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 20s was allegedly assaulted in broad daylight on a busy street in Limerick city centre.
- Reports say part of the victim's ear was allegedly bitten off, while footage was described as appearing to show an older man biting part of the young man's ear lobe.
- The victim was taken to University Hospital Limerick for injuries that are not life-threatening.
- Where
- The alleged assault took place on Parnell Street, close to Colbert Station, in Limerick city centre.
- When
- The alleged assault happened at about 4.15pm on Tuesday 2 May 2023, though one report gives the time as around 4pm.
- Investigation
- Gardaí arrested a man in his 40s and a woman in her 30s, who were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Limerick garda station.
- A WhatsApp video of the attack, showing a man and a woman assaulting a young man, was widely shared on social media.
- Gardaí declined to comment on the victim's injuries and said the investigation is ongoing, with witnesses asked to come forward.
- Charges
- The man in his 40s and the woman in her 30s were charged in connection with the incident on 3 May 2023.
- In court
- Both were due to appear before Limerick District Court on Wednesday 3 May 2023, and one report states they appeared that afternoon.
- Other details
- The suspects have not been named in media reports.
31 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe injured man was taken to University Hospital Limerick for injuries that are not life-threatening. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe footage appears to show an older man biting part of the young man's ear lobe. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatPart of the victim's ear was allegedly bitten off during the assault. (thejournal.ie)
- whatVideo footage of the attack was shared on social media. (thejournal.ie, limerickpost.ie)
- whatThe alleged assault was serious and involved part of the victim's ear being bitten off. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatA man in his 20s was allegedly assaulted in broad daylight on a busy street. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe alleged assault occurred on Parnell Street, close to Colbert Station, in Limerick city centre. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe attack happened on Parnell Street in Limerick city. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe assault happened on Parnell Street in Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe alleged assault took place on Parnell Street, close to Colbert Station, in Limerick city centre. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe assault happened at about 4.15pm on Tuesday. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe assault happened at about 4.15pm on Tuesday 2 May 2023. (thejournal.ie, limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe alleged assault happened at about 4.15pm on a Tuesday. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí made two arrests. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe two arrested people are detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Limerick garda station. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationA WhatsApp video of the incident is in circulation and shows a male and female assaulting a young man. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí declined to comment on the young man's injuries. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe investigation is ongoing and witnesses are asked to come forward. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí are investigating the assault of a man in his 20s. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (thejournal.ie, limerickleader.ie)
- investigationA male in his 40s and a female in her 30s were arrested and detained at a Garda station in Limerick under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeThe man in his 40s and the woman in her 30s have both been charged. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeThe man and woman have both been charged. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeA man in his 40s and a woman in her 30s have both been charged in connection with the incident. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe two charged people were due to appear before Limerick District Court on Wednesday 3 May 2023. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe man and woman were due to appear before Limerick District Court on Wednesday afternoon. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtBoth suspects appeared before Limerick District Court on the Wednesday afternoon. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe injured man was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment. (thejournal.ie, limerickpost.ie)
- otherA man in his 40s and a woman in her 30s were arrested and detained at a Garda station in Limerick. (thejournal.ie)
- otherGraphic video footage of the alleged assault has been widely circulated on WhatsApp and social media. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 3 May2023Man and woman charged following alleged assault on busy Limerick street
Reports that a man in his 40s and a woman in her 30s have been charged and appeared before Limerick District Court; the victim was taken to University Hospital Limerick with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspects are not named.
victim, 20s, maleaccused, 40s, maleaccused, 30s, female - 3 May2023Man and woman due in court over Limerick City assault
Adds that the alleged assault involved part of the victim's ear being bitten off, that the man was treated at University Hospital Limerick, that the suspects were charged and due in court on Wednesday, and the Garda statement giving the time as about 4:15pm.
victim, 20s, maleaccused, 40s, maleaccused, 30s, female - 3 May2023Man and woman due in court after man allegedly loses part of ear in Limerick street assault
Adds that part of the victim's ear was allegedly bitten off, that video of the attack was shared online, that the victim was treated at University Hospital Limerick, and that the two charged people were due in court on 3 May 2023.
victim, 20s, maleaccused, 40s, maleaccused, 30s, female - 2 May2023Man and woman arrested following alleged assault on busy Limerick street
Reports two arrests under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, a WhatsApp video in circulation, and an alleged ear bite. It does not mention charges.
victim, 20s, malesuspect, 40s, malesuspect, 30s, female