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Case No. 7739Assault · Co. Donegal · 29 Jul 2023

Witness appeal after serious assault in Ardara, Co Donegal

On Saturday 29 July 2023 at about 10pm, a serious assault occurred on Main Street in Ardara, Co Donegal, and a man in his 20s was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Gardaí are investigating and have appealed for witnesses and for road users and pedestrians with camera footage, including dash-cam, from 10pm to 10.30pm to come forward. No suspect has been named, and no arrest or charge has been reported. The latest development is the witness appeal issued by gardaí on 29 July 2023.

  1. Reported29 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating a serious assault.
Where
The assault occurred on Main Street in Ardara, Co Donegal, on the N56.
When
It happened on Saturday night, 29 July 2023, at about 10pm.
Other details
  • A man in his 20s was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
  • No suspect has been named in the reports.
Cause
The reports do not state a cause for the assault.
Weapon
The reports do not mention a weapon.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
  • Road users and pedestrians with camera footage, including dash-cam, from Main Street between 10pm and 10.30pm are asked to make it available to Gardaí.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Glenties Garda station on 074 955 1080, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
In court
No court proceedings have been reported.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating a serious assault. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe assault occurred on Main Street in Ardara. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened on Saturday night, 29 July 2023, at about 10pm. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí ask road users and pedestrians with camera footage, including dash-cam, from Main Street between 10pm and 10.30pm to make it available. (garda.ie)
  • otherA man in his 20s was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Jul2023
    Reportedgarda.ie, first report
    Witness Appeal - Serious Assault, Ardara, Co. Donegal. 29th July 2023

    Garda witness appeal for a serious assault in Ardara. No suspect, arrest or charge is mentioned. Gardaí ask road users and pedestrians for dash-cam or other camera footage from 10pm to 10.30pm.

    victim, 20s, male