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Gardai are appealing for witnesses following an early morning assault on an elderly man in Ennis town.
The incident happened at approximately 1:30 am on Sunday, November 30.
According to investigating gardai, it occurred when the man, aged in his 70's, was getting into a friends car in the Francis Street Car Park, and another who had also attempted to get into the vehicle approached him.
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When stopped, the suspect struck the man injuring him, and fed the scene on foot.
As this was a very frightening experience for the man, gardai are seeking to speak with anyone that may have witnesses the assault or seen a male running from the scene on St Francis street.
If you have any information on this incident, people are being asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 684 8100.
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