Gardaí launch fresh witness appeal over serious assault at Clarecastle shop
Three people were injured following 'serious assault' at retail premises in Clarecastle in April
Gardaí in Ennis have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses to a serious incident that occured in Clarecastle in April this year.
They are looking for the driver of a white Opal or Vauxhall car to come forward and assist with their enquiries.
The serious assault occurred at Deacy’s Centra in Clarecastle after Sunday mass on April 14.
Two men entered the retail premises wearing balaclavas, and assaulted a male aged in his 20s, who sustained serious injuries, and a youth in his late teens.
A female in her 50s was also injured during the course of this incident.
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Gardaí believe that the perpetrators were brought to the scene in a blue Nissan X-Trail estate, driven there by a third male.
They fled the scene in the same vehicle, which was later found abandoned in the Newhall/Ballyea area.
Gardai are continuing their investigation into the incident, Clare Crime Prevention Officer Catriona Holohan said.
"The investigation team are anxious to speak to the owner or the driver of a white Opel/Vauxhall Insigna that was in the Ballyea/Newhall area between 12.45pm and 1.15pm," she said.
"If you are the owner or driver of this vehicle or you believe you know who is the owner or driver, please contact Ennis Garda Station as they would like to eliminate this vehicle from their enquiries".