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20 Dec 2025

LIVE: Gardai appeal for witnesses following serious early morning assault in Tipperary

The assault that occurred on Abbey Street and Barrack Street, Cahir, Co. Tipperary in the early hours of this morning

LIVE: Gardai appeal for witnesses following serious early morning assault

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault that occurred in Cahir, Co. Tipperary, in the early hours of this morning.

The incident occurred shortly after 1:40am on Saturday December 20 on on Abbey Street and Barrack Street.

A male, aged in his 20s, was treated by emergency services and conveyed to Tipperary University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Where he remains in critical condition.

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The scene has been preserved for a technical examination.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them.

Any persons who were in the vicinity of Abbey Street and Barrack Street, Cahir between 1:15am and 2:00am on Saturday 20th December and who may have video footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cahir Garda Station on 052 744 5630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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