Ireland Man arrested over serious assault on woman in Athlone
A woman was seriously assaulted between 12am and 12:30am on Saturday 4 September 2021 beside Athlone Castle, adjacent to the River Shannon, in Athlone Town, Westmeath. The male suspect fled the scene on foot when another man came to the woman's aid and waited with her until her friends arrived. One man was arrested in connection with the assault and is being detained at Athlone Garda Station, where he was being questioned on Wednesday 8 September 2021. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly the man who assisted the victim, and detectives are following a definite line of inquiry.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested1 Sep
5 reports - Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A woman was seriously assaulted in Athlone, Westmeath.
- The male suspect fled the scene on foot when another man came to the woman's aid.
- The man who assisted the victim waited with her until her friends arrived.
- Where
- The assault occurred beside Athlone Castle, adjacent to the River Shannon, in Athlone Town.
- When
- The assault took place between 12am and 12:30am on Saturday 4 September 2021.
- Investigation
- One man was arrested in connection with the assault, is detained at Athlone Garda Station, and was being questioned on Wednesday 8 September 2021.
- Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who were in the vicinity of Athlone Castle between 12am and 12:30am on 4 September 2021.
- Gardaí are specifically seeking to speak to the man who came to the assistance of the injured woman.
- Detectives are following a definite line of inquiry.
29 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe male suspect fled the scene when another male came to the aid of the injured party. (garda.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whatThe male who came to the aid waited with the woman until her friends arrived. (garda.ie)
- whatThe male suspect fled the scene when another male came to help the woman. (rte.ie)
- whatThe man who helped waited with the woman until her friends arrived. (rte.ie)
- whatA woman was seriously assaulted in Athlone, Westmeath. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe male suspect fled the scene when another male came to the aid of the injured woman. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe male who helped waited with the woman until her friends arrived. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA woman was seriously assaulted in Athlone. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe male attacker fled the scene on foot. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe male who assisted the victim waited with her until her friends arrived. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe assault occurred beside Athlone Castle adjacent to the River Shannon in Athlone Town. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe assault took place beside Athlone Castle, adjacent to the River Shannon, in Athlone Town. (rte.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred beside Athlone Castle on the banks of the River Shannon. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe assault took place between 12am and 12:30am on Saturday 4 September 2021. (garda.ie)
- whenThe assault occurred between midnight and 12.30am on Saturday 4 September. (rte.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 4 September 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe assault took place between 12am and 12:30am. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred between midnight on Friday and 12.30am on Saturday. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe assault occurred between 12am and 12:30am on Saturday, 4 September 2021. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationOne man was arrested in connection with the assault and is detained at Athlone Garda Station. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses who were in the vicinity of Athlone Castle between 12am and 12:30am on 4 September 2021. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are specifically seeking to speak to the male who came to the assistance of the injured party. (garda.ie)
- investigationOne man was arrested and is being held at Athlone Garda Station. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for anyone in the area who witnessed anything suspicious to come forward. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí are keen to speak to the man who helped the woman. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses who were in the vicinity of Athlone Castle between 12am and 12:30am on Saturday 4 September. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA suspect has been arrested and was being questioned on Wednesday. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationDetectives are following a definite line of inquiry. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses who were in the vicinity of Athlone Castle between 12am and 12:30am on 4 September. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
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Gardaí appealing for witnesses, particularly the male who assisted the victim and waited with her until her friends arrived.
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victim, femalesuspect, male - 8 Sep2021Gardai issue appeal to find man who helped woman after horror assault
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victim, femalesuspect, male - 8 Sep2021Appeal for information after woman assaulted in Athlone
Gardaí appeal for witnesses and specifically seek to speak to the man who helped the woman at the scene.
victim, femalesuspect, male - 1 Sep2021Witness Appeal - Serious Assault, Athlone, Westmeath, Saturday, 4/9/21
Witness appeal adding detail that a male came to the aid of the injured woman and waited with her until her friends arrived; Gardaí are specifically seeking to speak to this male.
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