Gardai probe attempted hijackings and assaults in Offaly

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following report of two incidents of attempted hijacking of vehicles, and alleged assaults, at Dublin Road, Edenderry, Co. Offaly, that occurred this morning, Monday.

At approximately 6.40am, a male stopped and entered an occupied car and attempted to take control of it. He subsequently exited the car and left the scene. During the course of the incident, the driver of the car (a male in his 20s) reportedly received injuries.

Separately, at approximately 6.45am, also on Dublin Road, Edenderry, near a filling station, a male stopped and entered an occupied car and attempted to take control of it. The male (aged in his 20s) subsequently exited the car and was arrested at the scene.

The driver of this car, a female (aged in her 40s) received medical assessment for injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at the time.

The arrested male is currently detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Offaly area.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed these incidents to come forward, especially those who were in the vicinity of Dublin Road, Edenderry, this morning between 6am and 7am.

Road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam or smartphone) are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Additionally, anyone in the Edenderry area who may have noticed anything suspicious this morning is asked to contact investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on (057) 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Investigations ongoing.