Ireland Gardaí appeal for witnesses after alleged assault in Ennis, Co Clare
A man in his 30s was found unconscious with serious head injuries on a footpath at the junction between Tobartascan and Station Road in Ennis, Co Clare, at around 9pm on 26 or 27 October 2021. He was taken to University Hospital Limerick where he is continuing to receive treatment. No arrests have been made in connection with the alleged assault. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, dashcam footage, and a specific male witness who assisted with traffic management before they arrived at the scene.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 30s was found unconscious with serious head injuries in the Clon Road area of Ennis.
- Where
- The man was found on a footpath at the junction between Tobartascan and Station Road in Ennis, Co Clare.
- He was taken to University Hospital Limerick where he is continuing to receive treatment.
- When
- The incident occurred at around 9pm on 26 or 27 October 2021, with sources giving different dates.
- Investigation
- No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
- Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the area at the time.
- Gardaí are seeking a specific male witness, described as 5'8" with tight brown hair wearing grey tracksuit bottoms, who assisted with traffic management before they arrived.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí are investigating an alleged assault in which a man was seriously injured in Co Clare. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA male in his thirties was found unconscious with head injuries. (clareecho.ie)
- whereThe man was found with serious injuries on the Clon Road in Ennis. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe man was found unconscious on a footpath at the junction between Tobartascan and Station Road in Ennis. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe man was taken to University Hospital Limerick where he is continuing to receive treatment. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred in the Clonroad area of Ennis town. (clareecho.ie)
- whenGardaí and emergency services attended the scene at around 9pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe alleged assault occurred on Wednesday, 26 October 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at around 9pm on 27 October 2021. (clareecho.ie)
- investigationNo arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and the public is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the area at the time. (clareecho.ie)
- investigationGardaí are seeking a specific male witness who assisted with traffic management before they arrived at the scene. (clareecho.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 2 Nov2021Assistance of male witness key to investigation into Ennis assault - Clare Echo
Gardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage. A specific male witness who assisted with traffic management before Gardaí arrived is being sought and described as 5'8" with tight brown hair wearing grey tracksuit bottoms.
victim, 30s, male - 28 Oct2021Man 'found unconscious' with serious injuries on street as gardai launch probe
Confirms the incident date as Wednesday 26 October 2021, specifies the exact location as the footpath at the junction between Tobartascan and Station Road, and provides the full garda spokesperson statement including Ennis Garda Station contact details.
victim, 30s, male