Tralee gardai appeal for witnesses after assault leaves young man with 'substantial' injury

The man in his 20s was attacked close to the public toilets on Denny Street in the town last Sunday, December 12, between 5 and 5.30pm.

Garda Patricia Fitzpatrick said the victim suffered a “substantial” injury, and they’re asking anyone with information to contact Tralee Garda Station.

“This happened last Sunday, December 12 between 5 and 5.30pm on Denny Street, somewhere near the public toilets,” Garda Patricia Fitzpatrick said.

“A young male, in his early 20s, was assaulted by an unknown person. He sustained a substantial injury and we’re just appealing to anyone that may have seen the incident occurring to contact Tralee Garda station. "

Meanwhile, gardaí in Killarney are appealing to a motorist to contact them, after a young girl was knocked down.

According to Radio Kerry, Killarney gardaí are asking the driver, or anyone who witnessed the incident, to contact them.

The child was crossing the road at East Avenue, Killarney last Tuesday between 2.30 and 3pm when she was hit by a car.

The driver stopped, but the girl said she was okay, however, she was subsequently found to have some minor injuries.