Man 'seriously assaulted' following a group robbery in Clare town

THREE men who 'seriously assaulted' and stole money from an individual are now being pursued by gardaí.

Gardaí in Ennis are investigating a robbery that occurred on St. Senans Road on Thursday, December 7 between 8.30pm and 9pm.

The injured party had been in the Fairgreen and left to walk home. He then noticed he was been followed by three males and recognised them from the basketball courts. This young man was seriously assaulted by the three males who stole money from him. 

The injured party described the offenders as follows:

* One male described as being 6ft, thick eyebrows, black clothing and a grey furry mask/snood.

* Two other males described 5ft 9", wearing black clothing and black masks/snoods.

These assailants ran up St. Senan’s Road following the robbery.

Gardaí are now appealing to anyone that may have been in the Fairgreen, the basketball court area, walking on the Tulla Road or the Kincora Park area, that may have seen three males as described, to make contact.

They are also appealing to homeowners that may have CCTV or dash cams on their vehicles to contact Ennis Garda Station.