Garda appeal after man assaulted in Naas

Gardaí in Kildare are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault of a young man in broad daylight on Monday.

The man in his early 20s was taken to hospital after suffering facial injuries.

The incident occurred shortly before 12 noon on Newbridge Road, near the Ardconagh Housing Estate. The victim was approached by a lone male and assaulted, sustaining facial injuries.

In the course of follow-up inquiries, a man in his 20s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda Station in County Kildare. He has since been charged and is due to appear before Naas District Court this morning, Tuesday, 19th November 2024.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. In addition, they are appealing to those with video footage, particularly dash-cam footage from motorists traveling on Newbridge Road near the Ardconagh Housing Estate at the time, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884300 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.