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06 Sept 2025

Man in court in relation to Ballina dog attack on woman

The incident occured in November 2022 where a woman in her 50s had to be treated in hospital for serious injuries

Man in court in relation to Ballina dog attack on woman

A man was due to appear in court in Ballina today to be charged in relation to an incident where a woman in her 50s was injured following a dog attack at a public location in Ballina.

Gardaí received a report and attended the incident on Sunday, November 20, back in 2022 at approximately 3.10pm.

The woman received medical treatment at the scene, and was conveyed to Mayo University Hospital for treatment for serious injuries. The animal involved in the incident was later destroyed.

A male in his 40s was arrested in connection with the incident, on Monday, November 22, 2023, and detained at a Garda Station in the Mayo area pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

He was subsequently released pending a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

He was due to appear before Ballina District Court today, Friday, June 14 to be charged.

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