Men charged over assault in Tipp

Gardaí investigating the serious assault of a man in Thurles, on June 27, 2021, have charged a number of people. Following directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions, Gardaí have charged eight men all aged 18-20.

All eight are due to appear before Thurles District Court at 10.30am this morning, Tuesday, April 26.

Five men were initially arrested on July 16, 2021 and were released without charge with files being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. A further three men were arrested in July and August 2021. They were released without charge with files being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Investigations are ongoing.