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Case No. 19595Assault · Co. Limerick · 4 Oct 2023

Two women charged after two gardaí allegedly assaulted in Limerick city

On Wednesday 4 October 2023, at about 4pm, gardaí responded to a public order disturbance at a licensed premises on Dock Road, close to Limerick city centre, where two members of An Garda Síochána were allegedly assaulted. Two women, aged in their 20s and 30s, were arrested at the scene under the Public Order Act and taken to a garda station in Limerick city. Both women have since been charged and are due to appear before the district court at a later date, and investigations are ongoing.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged5 Oct
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Two members of An Garda Síochána, described in one report as two female gardaí, were allegedly assaulted during a public order incident.
  • Gardaí had responded to a report of a public order disturbance.
  • Two women, aged in their 20s and 30s, were arrested at the scene under the Public Order Act and taken to a garda station in Limerick city.
Where
The incident took place at a licensed premises on Dock Road, close to Limerick city centre, in Limerick city.
When
Gardaí responded at about 4pm on Wednesday, 4 October 2023.
Charges
Both women have since been charged.
In court
Both women are due to appear before the district court at a later date.
Investigation
Investigations are ongoing.
Other details
The two gardaí did not require medical assistance and remain on active duty.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo members of An Garda Síochána were allegedly assaulted during a public order incident. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatGardaí responded to a report of a public order disturbance. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at a licensed premises on Dock Road, close to Limerick city centre. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenGardaí responded to the incident at about 4pm on Wednesday. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeTwo women, aged in their 20s and 30s, were arrested at the scene under the Public Order Act. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeBoth women have since been charged. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtBoth women are due to appear before the district court at a later date. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe two gardaí did not require medical assistance and remain on active duty. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Oct2023
    Chargedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Two female gardaí assaulted during 'public order' incident at Limerick business premises

    Reports that two women aged in their 20s and 30s were arrested under the Public Order Act and charged, and that the two gardaí did not need medical assistance.

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