Ireland Case No. 4630Assault · Co. Galway · 16 Oct 2025
Two youths referred to diversion over alleged assault on boy (13) in Tuam
A 13-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted by two older males on or near Shop Street in Tuam, Co Galway, on 16 October 2025, and the attack was filmed on one of the attackers' phones. Gardaí said two male youths in their teens have been referred to the youth diversion programme and investigations are ongoing.
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Key facts
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- whatThe boy was taunted by two older males and repeatedly slapped. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe boy was punched in the head after refusing to fight and fell to the ground. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident took place on or near Shop Street in Tuam. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident occurred on Thursday, 16 October 2025. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationAn Garda Síochána said it is investigating the matter. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationTwo male youths, aged in their teens, have been referred to the youth diversion programme. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe victim was born in Ireland to Bangladeshi parents. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe boy was threatened that his house would be burned down if he told anyone. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThere was huge fear among the Bangladeshi community that the attack could escalate. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Nov2025Alleged street attack on boy (13) leads to fears among Galway’s Bangladeshi community
Reports a video of the alleged assault, the victim's family and Garda statement that two youths were referred to the youth diversion programme, and local Bangladeshi community fear after a meeting with gardaí.
victim, 13, malesuspect, teens, malesuspect, teens, male