Teenager arrested over Valentine's Day assault in Cavan Town
A 17-year-old male was arrested in connection with an assault outside a premises on Main Street, Cavan Town, on 14 February 2025, in which a man in his 20s suffered serious head injuries and was transferred to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested14 Feb
3 reports - Charged14 Feb
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatA man in his 20s sustained serious injuries in the assault. (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 20s was taken to Cavan General Hospital and later transferred to Beaumont Hospital. (garda.ie, irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim's condition is understood to be serious. (garda.ie, irishtimes.com)
- whatNo other injuries were reported. (garda.ie, irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- whatA 17-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the incident. (garda.ie)
- whatA 17-year-old male was arrested in connection with the incident. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim is in a serious condition. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe assault took place in Cavan Town. (garda.ie)
- whereThe assault occurred outside a premises on Main Street, Cavan Town, shortly before midnight. (garda.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred outside a premises on Main Street, Cavan town, shortly before midnight. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident took place outside a premises on Main Street in Cavan Town shortly before midnight. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe victim was taken to Cavan General Hospital and later transferred to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe assault occurred on Friday, 14 February 2025. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA 17-year-old male was arrested in connection with the investigation. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí investigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe 17-year-old is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Louth/Cavan/Monaghan Division. (garda.ie, irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for anyone in the Main Street area between 11pm and midnight on 14 February 2025 with information or camera footage. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for anyone in the Main Street area of Cavan town between 11pm and midnight on Friday night with information or camera footage. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses who were in the Main Street area of Cavan Town between 11pm and midnight. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe 17-year-old has been charged. (garda.ie)
- courtHe is expected to appear before Monaghan District Court on 17 February 2025 at approximately 10.30am. (garda.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 16 Feb2025Teenager arrested in connection with Valentine's Day assault in Cavan
First report of the assault and the arrest of a 17-year-old male; Gardaí appealing for witnesses.
victim, 20s, malesuspect, 17, male - 15 Feb2025Gardaí appeal for witnesses following assault in Cavan town
Gardaí appeal for witnesses and camera footage from the Main Street area of Cavan town between 11pm and midnight on Friday night.
victim, 20s, malesuspect, 17, male - 14 Feb2025Witness Appeal – Serious Assault, Cavan Town, 14th February 2025
Gardaí have issued a formal witness appeal for anyone in the Main Street area between 11pm and midnight on 14 February 2025; confirms the victim's condition is serious and that the 17-year-old is detained under Section 4 at a Garda Station in the Louth/Cavan/Monaghan Division.
victim, 20s, malesuspect, 17, male - 14 Feb2025Court Appearance – Serious Assault, Cavan Town, 14th February 2025
The 17-year-old has been charged and is expected to appear before Monaghan District Court on 17 February 2025 at approximately 10.30am.
victim, 20s, malesuspect, 17, male