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Update: Arrest - Serious Assault - Main Street, Portlaoise - 13th November 2021

Issue Date: 18th November 2021 

A male juvenile was arrested yesterday, Wednesday 17th November 2021 in relation to an assault that took place on Main Street, Portlaoise, in the early hours of Saturday morning, 13th November 2021.

He was detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Portlaoise Garda station. He has since been released without charge.

Gardaí are continue to appeal for any witnesses to this incident to come forward. Gardaí are particularly appealing to any persons that were near the junction of Main Street and Church Street in Portlaoise between 3am and 3:30am this morning, Saturday 13th November, 2021 to make contact with them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.