Clare gardai renew appeal after teenage boy is 'berated' and punched in violent incident
Suspect in Ennis incident described as being in his 40s with greyish hair and stocky build
Gardaí investigating the daylight assault of a teenage boy in Ennis are renewing their appeal for information.
They say the incident at Newbridge Road in the town at approximately 1.30pm on last Tuesday, May 6.
"A group of youths was gathered on Newbridge Road chatting when a male described as being in his 40s with 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," said Sergeant Catriona Hololhan, crime prevention officer.
Following the incident the man walked away, standing in the middle of the road near the entrance to Ennis Courthouse before then walking in the direction of the Gort Road.
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"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 on the afternoon of May 6, to please contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848100," added Sgt Holohan.