Gardaí in Kildare investigating assault on teenager by 'up to 15 youths'
The crime occurred in Clane
Gardaí based in County Kildare are investigating an incident where a teenager was assaulted by ‘up to 15 youths’.
The harrowing crime was detailed by Garda Brian Carroll during a recent guest appearance on KFM.
He explained that it took place on the evening of Thursday, August 20 last in the Alexandra Walk region of Clane.
According to Gda Carroll, the teenager was on their way to a birthday party in the area.
When a large group of uninvited people turned up to the birthday celebrations, gardaí were called and requested the uninvited people to leave the area.
He elaborated: “While this was happening, one young male was chased by the group of up to 15 youths and assaulted.”
Gda Carroll added that while the male suffered an injury to his eye and lip, he did not require medical treatment for his wounds.
He concluded by urging anyone with information relating to the assault to contact Clane Garda Station 045 868 262.
When asked by the Leinster Leader about this crime, a garda spokesperson responded: “Gardaí received a report of an assault at Alexandra Walk, Clane, County Kildare, which occurred [at] around 8.45pm on August 20 last.
“A male juvenile aged in his teens reported being assaulted by a number of individuals.”
The spokesperson also said that investigations into this incident are ongoing.