Ireland Man seriously injured in alleged assault in Old Cratloe Road area, Limerick
A man in his 30s was seriously injured in an alleged assault in the Old Cratloe Road area of Limerick city at around 10.30am on Saturday 28 March 2026. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and video footage and are trying to trace a VW Golf car seen in the area at the time.
- Reported28 Mar
2 reports - Arrested1 Apr
- Charged1 Apr
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports23 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA male in his 30s sustained serious injuries. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí are trying to trace a VW Golf car seen in the area at the time. (garda.ie)
- whatA serious assault occurred in the Old Cratloe Road area of Limerick city on 28 March 2026 at approximately 10:30 am. (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 30s sustained serious injuries in the alleged assault. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe assault occurred in the Old Cratloe Road area of Limerick city. (garda.ie)
- whereGardaí are asking for footage from the vicinity of the Shannonvale estate, Old Cratloe Road and Brookville Avenue. (garda.ie)
- whereThe assault occurred on Old Cratloe Road, Limerick city. (garda.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred in the Old Cratloe Road area of Limerick city. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe assault took place at approximately 10:30am on Saturday 28 March 2026. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe time window of interest is between 10:00am and 11:00am on 28 March 2026. (garda.ie)
- whenThe suspect was arrested on 28 April 2026. (garda.ie)
- whenThe assault took place on 28 March 2026. (garda.ie)
- whenA male in his 20s was arrested on 28 April 2026 in relation to the investigation. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for video footage including dash-cam from the area. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe male is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations into the assault are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and video footage including dash-cam recordings from the area between 10am and 11am. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are specifically trying to trace a VW Golf car seen travelling in the area at the time. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe public is asked to contact Mayorstone Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line with information. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe suspect has been charged in connection with the serious assault. (garda.ie)
- courtThe suspect is due to appear at Limerick District Court on 29 April 2026 at 10:30am. (garda.ie)
- otherThe male was conveyed to a Garda Station in Co. Limerick. (garda.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Apr2026Gardai hunt for VW Golf after man seriously injured in horror assault
Gardaí appealing for witnesses, dash-cam and video footage from the Shannonvale estate, Old Cratloe Road and Brookville Avenue area; specifically seeking information on a VW Golf car seen in the vicinity.
victim, 30s, male - 1 Apr2026Update (1) Arrest: Serious Assault - Limerick city, March 2026
Reports the arrest of a male in his 20s on 28 April 2026, detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, in connection with the 28 March assault.
suspect, 20s, male - 1 Apr2026Update (2) - Court Appearance: Serious Assault, Old Cratloe Road, Limerick city, March 2026
Confirms the suspect has been arrested and charged; court appearance scheduled for 29 April 2026 at Limerick District Court.
suspect, 20s, male - 28 Mar2026Witness Appeal – Serious Assault, Limerick City, 28th March 2026
Adds specific locations of interest (Shannonvale estate, Old Cratloe Road, Brookville Avenue), the time window (10:00am–11:00am), the hospitals where the victim was treated (St John's Hospital and University Hospital Limerick), and contact details for Mayorstone Garda Station.
victim, 30s, male