Man arrested over suspected attack with acid-like substance

Victim suffered neck and facial injuries from incident at Limerick house party in June

Gardaí said a ‘corrosive substance’ was throw in the victim’s face. File photograph: THE IRISH TIMES
Gardaí said a ‘corrosive substance’ was throw in the victim’s face. File photograph: THE IRISH TIMES

Gardaí have arrested a man in Limerick who allegedly threw an acid-like substance in the face of another man at a house party in the city.

The incident occurred in the Garryowen area on June 13th, 2020.

It is understood a substance was thrown in the face of a man aged in his early 20s and caused damage to his neck and face consistent with acid burns.

Gardaí said a “corrosive substance” was throw in the victim’s face and that he sought treatment at University Hospital Limerick. He has since been discharged.

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On Thursday morning gardaí­in Limerick city arrested a man aged in his 30s. He is being detained at Henry Street Garda Station where he can be questioned for up to 24 hours.

Conor Gallagher

Conor Gallagher

Conor Gallagher is Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish Times