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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2348Assault · Co. Galway · 11 Feb 2025

Young woman assaulted in Ballybrit, Galway

A woman in her 20s was assaulted on Old Monivea Road in Ballybrit, Galway, at approximately 5:15am on 11 February 2025 and taken to University Hospital Galway with non-life-threatening injuries. Gardaí have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses and camera footage.

  1. Reported12 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatA woman in her 20s was taken to University Hospital Galway for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place on Old Monivea Road in Ballybrit, just outside Galway City. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at approximately 5.15am on Tuesday 11 February 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have launched an investigation into the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationOfficers have begun collecting footage from doorbell cameras in the area near the alleged assault. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are requesting pedestrians or motorists on Old Monivea Road or Ballybane Road between 5 and 5.30am to come forward. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Feb2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Young woman rushed to hospital after early-morning attack as gardai issue appeal

    Initial report of the assault with Gardaí investigation underway and public appeal for witnesses and doorbell/dash-cam footage.

    victim, 20s, female