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Case No. 7697Assault · Co. Longford · 7 Aug 2023

Woman in her 50s hospitalised after alleged assault in Longford park

A woman in her 50s was allegedly assaulted in the early hours of Monday 7 August 2023 at Albert Reynolds Peace Park in Longford town, and was taken to Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. No suspect has been identified and no arrests had been made when the report was published. Gardaí have opened an investigation and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

  1. Reported7 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A woman in her fifties was allegedly assaulted in a park in Longford town overnight.
Where
  • The alleged assault took place at Albert Reynolds Peace Park in Longford town.
  • A section of walkway at the rear of the park's leisure complex, known locally as The Mall, was cordoned off after the incident.
When
The assault occurred in the early hours of Monday 7 August 2023.
Other details
  • The woman was taken to Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar, and her injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
  • A local councillor said the incident had shocked the local community.
Investigation
  • Gardaí launched an investigation and confirmed that no arrests had been made.
  • Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman in her fifties was allegedly assaulted in a Longford park overnight. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe woman was taken to Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar with what is believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe alleged incident took place at Albert Reynolds Peace Park in Longford town. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereA section of walkway at the rear of the park's leisure complex was cordoned off after the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened in the early hours of Monday 7 August 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests had been made and an investigation is underway. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA local councillor said the incident had shocked the local community. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Aug2023
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Woman hospitalised after alleged assault in Longford park

    Original report of the incident. No arrests had been made when the article was published, and no suspect is described.

    victim, 50s, female