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Woman and Teenage Girl Arrested in Tipperary Roadside Assault Probe

The detentions mark a step forward in the Garda inquiry focused on securing dash-cam evidence.

Overview

  • An Garda Síochána, which arrested a woman in her 40s and a teenage girl Thursday, is questioning both under Section 50, a law that allows detention for set periods without charge.
  • Scarlett Faulkner remains in critical condition after suffering severe head injuries in a March 21 attack on the R494 near Birdhill.
  • Investigators say her car was forced off the road, she was pulled from the vehicle, and at least two people reportedly used weapons in the assault.
  • Gardaí want dash-cam and witness footage from the R494 between Birdhill and the M7 from 5pm to 6pm, and they are tracking a grey 162 Ford Transit van and a blue 161 Volkswagen Touran seen in convoy between 4.30pm and 5.30pm across nearby townlands.
  • Police say video of the incident is circulating online and urge people not to share it but to send it to Nenagh Garda Station to preserve evidence and protect privacy.