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Case No. 0923Serious assault · Co. Waterford · 17 Oct 2025

Witness appeal over serious assault in Cappoquin, Co. Waterford

A man in his 40s was seriously assaulted at the junction of Cook Street and Mill Street in Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, on 17 October 2025 at approximately 23:50. He was taken to University Hospital Waterford, where he remains in critical condition. No suspect has been identified. Gardaí in Dungarvan are appealing for witnesses and video footage, including dash-cam footage, and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported17 Oct
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man in his 40s was seriously assaulted.
Where
The assault occurred at the junction of Cook Street and Mill Street, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.
When
The incident took place on 17 October 2025 at approximately 23:50.
Other details
  • The victim was conveyed to University Hospital Waterford and remains in critical condition.
  • No suspect has been identified.
Investigation
  • Gardaí in Dungarvan are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information.
  • Gardaí are seeking video footage, including dash-cam footage.
  • Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe victim remains in critical condition. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe assault occurred at the junction of Cook Street and Mill Street, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 17 October 2025 at approximately 23:50. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí in Dungarvan are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are seeking video footage including dash-cam footage. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations into the incident are ongoing. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Oct2025
    Reportedgarda.ie, first report
    Witness Appeal – Serious Assault, Cook Street & Mill Street junction, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, 17th October 2025

    Garda witness appeal; victim in critical condition; no suspect identified; investigations ongoing.

    victim, 40s, male