University of Galway President slams ”shocking” daylight assault on international students

2023-05-09

The President of University of Galway says he's "upset and shocked" after several students were assaulted on campus over the weekend. It's understood the attack happened on Saturday afternoon and involved a number of people. A young international student in his 20's was taken to UHG with non-life threatening injuries following the incident. Gardaí say they're following a definite line of enquiry but no arrests have yet been made. Speaking to Galway Talks, President Ciaran O hOgartaigh said...

The President of University of Galway says he's "upset and shocked" after several students were assaulted on campus over the weekend.

It's understood the attack happened on Saturday afternoon and involved a number of people.

A young international student in his 20's was taken to UHG with non-life threatening injuries following the incident.

Gardaí say they're following a definite line of enquiry but no arrests have yet been made.

Speaking to Galway Talks, President Ciaran O hOgartaigh said the campus is normally a very safe and welcoming place.

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