Gardaí release man in connection to violent Newbridge assault

Gardaí continue to appeal to the public for information
Gardaí investigating a violent assault in Kildare have released a man who has been questioned in relation to incident.
Gardaí announced on Friday evening that an arrest had been made of a man in his 20s. The male was detained at a garda station in the ‘eastern region’.
This afternoon, gardaí say the man, aged in his 20s, has been released without charge and investigations are ongoing.
The young victim, a woman in her 20s, continues to receive treatment for serious injuries.
Gardaí continue to appeal to the public for information. Anyone present in the area of St Conleth's Car Park, of main street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, between 11pm on Tuesday 3rd and 8.15am on Wednesday 4 December 2024, and who may have information regarding this incident, should make contact with the Gardaí. Persons with mobile phone or dash cam footage are asked to make this available.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440180, the Garda Confidential Line on (1800) 666 111, or any Garda Station.