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Case No. 18739Assault causing harm · Co. Longford · 1 Jan 2024

Man in his 20s hospitalised after New Year's Day assault in Longford town

Gardaí are investigating an assault causing harm in Longford town on 1 January 2024 at about 6am. A man in his 20s was injured and taken to Regional Hospital Mullingar for treatment, and it is understood he sustained a stab wound to the leg. No charges, court appearances or sentences have been reported. The Garda Press Office confirmed on 2 January 2024 that no arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported2 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí are investigating an assault causing harm in Longford town.
  • A man in his 20s was injured in the assault.
Where
The assault happened in Longford town.
When
The assault happened on 1 January 2024 at approximately 6am, in the early hours of New Year's Day.
Other details
  • The victim is a man in his 20s.
  • The injured man was taken to Regional Hospital Mullingar for treatment.
  • The Longford Leader reported the assault on 2 January 2024.
Weapon
It is understood the victim sustained a stab wound to the leg.
Investigation
  • No arrests have been made.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating an assault causing harm in Longford town. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatA man in his 20s was injured and taken to Regional Hospital Mullingar. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe victim is understood to have sustained a stab wound to the leg. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened on 1 January 2024 at about 6am. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Jan2024
    Reportedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford gardaí investigating as man (20s) hospitalised following New Year's Day assault

    Adds the Garda Press Office confirmation of the assault causing harm charge type, the time and place, the hospital, and that the victim is understood to have sustained a stab wound to the leg.

    victim, 20s, male