Witnesses sought after jogger on popular Limerick walkway is punched in the face

GARDAI are appealing for witnesses after a young woman was punched in the face while jogging in broad daylight.

The incident, which is being investigated, happened at around 6.25pm last Wednesday (May 3) while the woman, aged in her mid-twenties, was on a popular walking path the canal bank in Rhebogue.

"She was listening to music and enjoying the nice evening. Suddenly two electric scooters with young males on them came up close to her at speed. She instinctively put her hands out and brushed off one of the youths. He continued but stopped, dropped his scooter and verbally abused her as he was walking back to her," said divisional crime prevention officer Sergeant Ber Leetch.

"The woman said that she did not see them but he (the male culprit) roared more abuse and punched her in the side of her face," she added.

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Following the assault, the woman returned to her home and then she reported the incident to gardai.

"She described the youths as being between twelve and fourteen years old. The youth that struck her was wearing a distinctive brown and orange hoodie and black pants. The other youth was dressed all in black with his hood up," said Sgt Leetch.

According to gardai, the assault happened close to the canal entrance at Richmond Rugby Club.

Gardai are looking for any witnesses who may have seen the assault or anyone who knows anything about the youths on the e-scooters to contact Henry Street garda station on 061 212400 or any garda station.