Ireland Serious assault in Waterford city under investigation
A man in his 50s was assaulted on Hanover Street in Waterford City on Wednesday 22 September 2021, shortly before 9pm. He was taken to Waterford University Hospital, where his condition is described as serious but stable. No arrests have been made. Gardaí have launched a probe based at Ballybricken Garda station and are appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone with video footage from the area at the time of the incident.
- Reported23 Sep
5 reports - Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 50s was assaulted in Waterford City and is in serious but stable condition in hospital.
- Where
- The assault occurred on Hanover Street (spelled Hannover in some reports) in Waterford City.
- When
- The assault took place shortly before 9pm on Wednesday 22 September 2021.
- Investigation
- Gardaí have launched a probe into the incident, based at Ballybricken Garda station.
- Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone with video footage from the area at the time of the incident.
- Other details
- The victim was taken to Waterford University Hospital for treatment.
23 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man in his 50s is in serious condition in hospital following an alleged assault in Waterford city (rte.ie)
- whatHis condition is described as serious but stable (rte.ie)
- whatA man in his 50s was assaulted in Waterford City on Wednesday evening and is in a serious condition. (extra.ie)
- whatA man in his 50s was assaulted in Waterford City on Wednesday evening. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim's condition is serious but stable. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 50s was assaulted on Hanover Street in Waterford. (thejournal.ie)
- whatA man in his 50s was taken to Waterford University Hospital. (garda.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred on Hanover Street, shortly before 9pm (rte.ie)
- whereThe man is being treated at University Hospital Waterford (rte.ie)
- whereThe assault occurred on Hannover Street in Waterford City shortly before 9pm. (extra.ie)
- whereThe assault took place on Hannover Street. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe victim is in Waterford University Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe assault took place on Hanover Street in Waterford City. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe assault occurred on Hannover Street in Waterford City. (garda.ie)
- whenThe assault occurred shortly before 9pm. (irishmirror.ie, thejournal.ie)
- whenThe assault took place shortly before 9pm on 23 September 2021. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone with video footage from the area (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí appealed for anyone with information to come forward, particularly video footage from the area. (extra.ie)
- investigationGardaí have launched a probe into the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and video footage from the area. (irishmirror.ie, thejournal.ie, garda.ie)
- investigationThe investigation is based at the garda station in Ballybricken. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe victim was taken to Waterford University Hospital where his condition is serious but stable. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe victim's condition is described as serious but stable. (garda.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 23 Sep2021Witness Appeal - Serious Assault – Waterford City – 23rd September 2021
Initial Gardaí witness appeal following a serious assault; no arrests or suspects identified.
victim, 50s, male - 23 Sep2021Man in serious condition following Waterford assault
Initial report of the assault with Gardaí appeal for witnesses and video footage; no arrests made.
victim, 50s, male - 23 Sep2021Gardai launch probe as man left with serious injuries after brutal assault
Irish Mirror follow-up confirming details of the assault and providing Garda contact numbers (Waterford Garda station 051 305 300, Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111) for witnesses.
victim, 50s, male - 23 Sep2021Man in serious condition after assault in Waterford City - Extra.ie
Followup report from Extra.ie covering the same assault on Hannover Street, Waterford, with the same details as the original report. No new information is added.
victim, 50s, male - 23 Sep2021Witness appeal following Waterford assault
Initial witness appeal; victim in serious but stable condition at UHW. No arrests made.
victim, 50s, male