Garda appeal after attempted hijackings and alleged assaults in Offaly

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following reports of two incidents of attempted hijacking of vehicles and alleged assaults in Offaly.

The incidents occurred on Dublin Road in Edenderry this morning, Monday, October 26.

A Garda spokesperson said: At approximately 6.40am, a male stopped and entered an occupied car and attempted to take control of it. He subsequently exited the car and left the scene. During the course of the incident, the driver of the car (a male in his 20’s) reportedly received injuries.”

They added: “Separately, at approximately 6.45am, also on Dublin Road, Edenderry, Co. Offaly, near a filling station, a male stopped and entered an occupied car and attempted to take control of it. The male (aged in his 20’s) subsequently exited the car and was arrested at the scene.”

The driver of this car, a female (aged in her 40’s) received medical assessment for injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at the time.

The arrested male is currently detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Offaly area.

Gardaí confirmed that Investigations into the incidents are currently ongoing.

They are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed these incidents to come forward, especially those who were in the vicinity of Dublin Road, Edenderry on the morning of Monday, October 26 between 6.00am and 7.00am.

Road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam or smartphone) are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Additionally, anyone in the Edenderry area on the morning of Monday, October 26 who may have noticed anything suspicious is also asked to contact investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on (057) 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.