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It is understood that the incident took place near a park at the Promenade in Enniscorthy. Alamy, file
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Gardaí investigate alleged assault of a young man in Wexford last Saturday

Gardaí have since arrested and released another young male in relation to the incident.
3.15pm, 5 May 2025
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GARDAÍ ARE INVESTIGATING an alleged assault incident in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford in which a young man was injured.

It is understood that the incident took place near a park at the Promenade in Enniscorthy. Gardaí were alerted to the incident on the afternoon of Saturday 3 May, a spokesperson said.

The young man was taken to Wexford General Hospital for treatment on non-life threatening injuries.

A second young man was later arrested in connection with the incident. A spokesperson said he has since been released pending referral to the Garda Youth Diversion Programme.

“Investigations remain ongoing,” they added.

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