Investigation launched following alleged homophobic attack in Limerick

Gardaí have launched an investigation following an alleged homophobic attack that occurred in Limerick last week.

According to reports in the Irish Mirror, a group of friends were in the Upper William Street area of Limerick city at around 11.30pm last Wednesday, October 29, when they were allegedly verbally and physically attacked by a group of men who reportedly shouted homophobic slurs.

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The group of men then allegedly kicked and punched several members of the friend group which led one woman to be hospitalised with non-life threatening injuries.

A statement from Gardaí said,

"Gardaí received a report of an incident of assault that is alleged to have occurred in the Upper William Street area of Limerick city on Wednesday, 29th October 2025 at approximately 11:30 pm.

"A woman in her 20s suffered non-life threatening injuries during the incident.

"Investigations are ongoing."

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Limerick bashed charity and advocacy group for the LGBTQI+ Goshh has said that two of the victims came forward to speak about the vicious and unprovoked attack.

CEO of Goshh, Verena Tarpey said, "We are under no illusion whatsoever that this attack is a 'once off' incident.

"As a society, we would like to believe this is the case, however, this is not the reality," said Verena, "Homophobic harassment and violence against members of the LGBTQI+ community is a crime but still remains largely under reported. 

"Goshh utterly condemns this attack."