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06 Sept 2025

Gardaí launch investigation after woman allegedly struck by pickaxe during row

The incident occurred in Carrick-on-Shannon 

Gardai are investigating an assault after a woman was allegedly hit with a pick axe during a row in Leitrim earlier this week.

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The incident occurred at Pairc Beag, Lis Cara, Carrick-on-Shannon at approximately 7.30pm on Thursday, September 3.

The woman’s injuries are understood to be non-life-threatening. 

No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing, a garda spokesperson said. 

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