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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1301Assault · Co. Kildare · 12 Jul 2025

Man injured in unprovoked assault in Maynooth, Co Kildare

A man in his 30s was punched in the head and suffered facial injuries after being 'jumped on' by two or more men in the Convent Lane area of Maynooth, Co Kildare, in the early hours of Saturday 12 July 2025. Gardaí have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage.

  1. Reported16 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe victim was making his way home after a night out socialising when he was jumped on by two or more men. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man was punched in the head, causing bleeding to the face. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in the Convent Lane area of Maynooth. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe attack took place between 1.30am and 2am on Saturday, 12 July 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are viewing CCTV, making door-to-door inquiries, and appealing for witnesses. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are seeking dash-cam footage from drivers, taxi drivers, or bus drivers in the area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherGarda John Joe O'Connell appeared on KFM Radio Kildare on Wednesday to offer further details. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jul2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man injured after being 'jumped on' in unprovoked attack as gardai issue appeal

    First report of the assault; Gardaí investigating, no arrests made, witness appeal issued via KFM Radio Kildare.

    victim, 30s, malesuspect, malesuspect, male