Issue Date: 26/04/2022
Gardaí investigating the serious assault of a man in Thurles, Sunday 27th June 2021, have charged a number of people. Following directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions, Gardaí have charged eight men all aged 18-20.
All eight are due to appear before Thurles District Court at 10:30am this morning, Tuesday 26th April 2022.
Five men were initially arrested on 16th July 2021 and were released without charge with files being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. A further three men were arrested in July and August 2021. They were released without charge with files being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Investigations are ongoing.
Previous Press Release Refers:
Gardaí investigating a serious assault on a man that occurred on the evening of Sunday, 27th June, 2021, in Thurles, County Tipperary, are appealing to the public for information.
The man, aged in his late teens, was assaulted between the hours of 11pm on Sunday, 27th June, 2021, and 12:30am on Monday, 28th June, 2021, at Upperchurch Village in Thurles, County Tipperary.
He was taken to Cork University Hospital where he is currently being treated for serious injuries.
No arrests have been made to date. Investigations are ongoing.
Gardaí at Thurles are appealing for any witnesses to this assault to come forward.
Gardaí are also appealing to any road users (who may have camera footage) that were travelling in the Upperchurch Village area between the hours of 11pm on Sunday, 27th June, 2021, and 12:30am on Monday, 28th June, 2021, to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Thurles Garda Station on 0504 25100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
