Group of men flee scene after breaking man’s nose in Limerick city assault

GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a late-night assault in Limerick city where a man in his 20s had his nose broken by a group who fled the scene in a car.

The incident occurred between 2am and 2.10am on Wednesday, April 3, at the junction of O’Connell St and William St.

“A man in his early-20s was assaulted by a member of a group who exited a dark coloured Opel Insignia vehicle, with one of the males head-butting the victim before the group fled the scene in the vehicle,” said Sergeant Michelle O’Halloran, crime prevention officer, Henry St garda station.

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“The injured man was treated at the scene by ambulance services and taken to University Hospital Limerick (UHL), where it was determined he sustained a broken nose.  

“Gardaí at Henry St are appealing for witnesses or motorists who may have dash cam footage following an assault that occurred in the city centre.”

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have any dash cam footage is asked to contact Henry St garda station on 061 212 400.