Donegal schoolboy injured in lunchtime assault

Buncrana Main Street, where a lunchtime fight involving two teenagers left a schoolboy injured.placeholder image
Buncrana Main Street, where a lunchtime fight involving two teenagers left a schoolboy injured. | Iconic

A group of more than 30 students gathered to watch the fight

A Buncrana schoolboy sustained injuries following a fight with another teenager on Buncrana Main Street last Monday, September 7th.

Gardaí are investigating the incident, which occurred at approximately 1.40pm, when the two teenagers became involved in a confrontation on the busy street.

It is understood that a group of more than 30 students gathered in the Upper Main Street and watched the confrontation, with some reportedly encouraging the two boys during the brawl.

The fight was eventually brought to an end when a male passerby intervened and separated the teenagers.

An Garda Síochána confirmed that investigations into the incident are ongoing.

A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí received a report of an alleged incident of assault at a location in Buncrana, Co. Donegal, that occurred on Monday 7th September at approximately 1.40pm.

“A male youth received injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at this time. Investigations are ongoing.”

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