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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 20828Assault · Co. Kerry · 3 Jun 2023

Young man hospitalised after serious assault in Ballybunion, Co Kerry

A young man, whose age is not given, was taken to University Hospital Kerry after a serious assault in Ballybunion, Co Kerry, on Saturday evening, 3 June 2023. Gardaí said his injuries were non-life-threatening and that investigations were ongoing. No suspect has been named or described, and no arrest or charge has been reported. The latest report, updated on 6 June 2023, still asks anyone with information to contact Listowel garda station.

  1. Reported6 Jun
  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 was taken to University Hospital Kerry after an alleged serious assault in Ballybunion, Co Kerry.
Where
The alleged assault took place in Ballybunion, Co Kerry, a resort that was busy with visitors from Limerick over the bank holiday weekend.
When
The assault happened on Saturday evening, 3 June 2023.
Other details
  • The injured man, described in the reports as a young man, had non-life-threatening injuries.
  • There is a greater garda presence in Ballybunion during busy periods in the summer months.
Investigation
  • Gardaí were alerted to the incident and said investigations were ongoing.
  • Anyone who witnessed the assault or has information is asked to contact Listowel garda station.
  • No suspect has been named or described in the reports.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was taken to University Hospital Kerry after a serious assault in Ballybunion. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereGardaí were alerted to an alleged assault in Ballybunion, Co Kerry. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened on Saturday evening. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Listowel garda station. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe injured man had non-life-threatening injuries. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThere is a greater garda presence in Ballybunion during busy periods in the summer months. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Jun2023
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Gardai investigate serious assault in resort popular with Limerick holidaymakers

    First report of the Ballybunion assault. Gardaí said investigations were ongoing and asked anyone with information to contact Listowel garda station. No suspect is named or described.

    victim, male