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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19227Assault · Co. Kildare · 7 Nov 2023

Woman in her 70s hospitalised after assault in Newbridge

A woman in her 70s was assaulted in broad daylight at about 11.50am on Tuesday 7 November 2023 on Edward Street, Newbridge, County Kildare. She was taken to Naas General Hospital for treatment of her injuries. No suspect has been named, and no arrests have been made. As of 8 November 2023, gardaí said investigations were ongoing.

  1. Reported8 Nov
  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 woman in her 70s was hospitalised after an assault.
  • The assault occurred in broad daylight.
Where
The assault happened on Edward Street in the town of Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The assault happened at about 11.50am on Tuesday 7 November 2023.
Other details
  • The woman was taken to Naas General Hospital for treatment of her injuries.
  • A garda spokesperson gave these details to the Leinster Leader, and Kildare Now published them on 8 November 2023.
Investigation
  • Gardaí received a report of the incident.
  • No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
Charges
No one has been charged in connection with the assault.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman in her 70s was hospitalised after an assault. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe assault happened on Edward Street, Newbridge, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe assault happened at about 11.50am on Tuesday 7 November 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe woman was taken to Naas General Hospital for treatment of her injuries. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Nov2023
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Woman aged in her 70s hospitalised following daylight assault in Newbridge, County Kildare

    First report of the incident. Gives the time and location, the woman's hospital transfer to Naas General Hospital, and that no arrests have been made.

    victim, 70s, female