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Case No. 2725Assault · Co. Donegal · 14 Dec 2024

Man hospitalised after sustained attack at Ballybofey takeaway

A man in his 20s was attacked at a fast food outlet in Ballybofey, Co Donegal, in the early hours of Saturday 14 December 2024, sustaining lacerations to his head, face and back. He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and Gardaí have launched an investigation with no arrests made.

  1. Reported15 Dec
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man sustained lacerations to his head, face and back. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe attack took place at a fast food outlet in Ballybofey, Co Donegal. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe victim was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe assault occurred in the early hours of Saturday 14 December 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have launched a full investigation into the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationCCTV from surrounding premises is being harvested as part of the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made as a result of the attack. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Dec2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man hospitalised following 'sustained attack' at busy Irish takeaway

    Initial report of the assault; no arrests made; CCTV from surrounding premises being harvested as part of the investigation.

    victim, 20s, male