Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault in which a teenage boy was punched by an adult man in Ennis.
The incident took place at approximately 1.30pm on Newbridge Road last Tuesday.
It’s understood a group of youths were approached by a man in his 40s with a stocky build and grey hair who began berating them, before punching one boy in the face and then making his exit heading towards the Gort Road.
Clare’s Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Catríona Holohan has this appeal for information.
“Gardaí in Ennis are investigating an assault on a teenage boy on Newbridge Road last Tuesday afternoon at approximately 1.30pm.
A group of youths was gathered on Newbridge Road chatting when a male described as in his 40’s, greyish hair and stocky build approached the group. The male then began berating the youths and punched one of the young people into the face.
He then walked away, standing in the middle of the road near the entrance to Ennis Courthouse and continued walking in the direction of the Gort Road.
This was a frightening experience for this young person and their friends.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone that may have been walking or driving along Newbridge Road last Tuesday afternoon, to please contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848100.”
