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29th Aug 2022

Five people arrested following serious assault in Kildare

Dave Hanratty

Kildare assault

The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Five people have been arrested in connection with a serious assault that took place in Kildare over the weekend.

The assault occurred on a man aged in his 30s at a residence in Father Murphy Park in Robertstown at approximately 2.30am on Sunday morning, 28 August.

As of Monday afternoon, three men – aged in their 20s, 30s and 50s – and two women – aged in their 20s and 40s – have been arrested.

They have been detained at various Garda Stations in Kildare under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

The injured man is still receiving Tallaght University Hospital. His condition has been described as serious but stable.

Gardaí continue to appeal for any witnesses to this incident or to anyone who may have relevant information that could assist in the investigation to come forward.

Gardaí are also appealing for any road users who may have camera footage – including dash-cam – who were in the area of Robertstown between 1am and 4am to make this footage available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884 300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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