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Case No. 19981Assault · Co. Limerick · 27 Jul 2023

Man seriously assaulted by cyclist outside University Hospital Limerick

A man was physically assaulted by a cyclist outside University Hospital Limerick at around 5.25pm on Thursday 27 July 2023, as he tried to cross St Nessan's Road after leaving by the pedestrian exit. The cyclist, a man whose name and nationality are not given, got off his bike to carry out the assault, and Gardaí describe it as serious and unprovoked. The victim, whose age and nationality are not given, suffered serious facial injuries and was treated at the hospital. No arrest or charge has been reported, and the latest report, published on 23 August 2023, says Gardaí are still investigating and appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage.

  1. Reported22 Aug
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A cyclist got off his bike and physically assaulted a man who was crossing St Nessan's Road outside University Hospital Limerick.
  • The man suffered serious facial injuries and was treated for them at University Hospital Limerick.
Where
  • The assault happened outside University Hospital Limerick in Dooradoyle, moments after the man left by the pedestrian exit.
  • The cyclist approached the man from the Raheen direction as he tried to cross St Nessan's Road.
When
The assault happened at around 5.25pm on Thursday 27 July 2023.
Cause
Gardaí describe the assault as serious and unprovoked.
Investigation
  • Gardaí at Roxboro Road garda station are appealing for witnesses.
  • Gardaí are also appealing for dash cam footage from the time of the incident.
  • Investigations into the assault are continuing, and no arrest or charge has been reported.
Other details
  • The Limerick Leader reported the case on 22 August 2023 and the Limerick Post on 23 August 2023.
  • The man's current condition is unknown according to the Limerick Post report.
20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe cyclist got off his bike and physically assaulted the pedestrian. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe pedestrian suffered serious injuries to his facial area. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatA man was seriously assaulted moments after leaving University Hospital Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatA cyclist approached the man from the Raheen direction. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatThe cyclist got off his bike and assaulted the man. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe pedestrian left University Hospital Limerick via the pedestrian exit. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe cyclist approached from the Raheen side as the pedestrian tried to cross St Nessan's Road. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe man was leaving the Dooradoyle hospital. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe man was attempting to cross St Nessan’s Road outside the hospital. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on Thursday 27 July at around 5.25pm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened at around 5.25pm on Thursday 27 July. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí at Roxboro Road garda station are appealing for witnesses. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are also appealing for dash cam footage from the time of the incident. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations into the assault are continuing. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí at Roxboro Garda Station are appealing for witnesses. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherGardaí described the assault as serious and unprovoked. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe pedestrian was treated for his injuries at University Hospital Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe man was left with serious facial injuries, according to Gardaí. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe man was treated for his injuries at UHL. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherGardaí describe the assault as serious and unprovoked. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 23 Aug2023
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating serious daylight assault outside University Hospital Limerick

    First report of the incident. Gives the location outside UHL, the cyclist's approach from the Raheen direction, the injuries, the hospital treatment, and Garda appeals for information.

    victim, malesuspect
  2. 22 Aug2023
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, follow-up
    Man suffers serious injuries after 'unprovoked' attack by cyclist outside Limerick hospital

    Limerick Leader report describing the assault as "serious and unprovoked", giving the pedestrian exit and the approach from the Raheen side, and naming Roxboro Road garda station for witnesses and dash cam footage. No arrest is reported.

    victim, malesuspect, male