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06th Feb 2020

Juvenile arrested following potential hate crime in Newbridge

Rudi Kinsella

The incident happened at a railway station in Newbridge last week.

A juvenile has been arrested following a serious assault that occurred at a railway station in Newbridge on Friday 31 January.

The male juvenile was arrested following an incident that saw a man in his 20s receive apparent stab wounds as a result of the attack.

A man in his late teens was also previously questioned in connection with this assault and an investigation file is being prepared.

Gardaí have said that they are treating the situation as a potential hate crime.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information in relation to this assault to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440180, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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