LATEST: Kildare Gardaí investigating attack on teenager (14) in local playground
Gardaí said they were alerted to an alleged assault near Bride Street, Kildare town on Friday
Kildare Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault on a teenager in a playground in Kildare town on Friday evening.
It is understood that a 14 year old boy was set upon by three other youths near the swings in the playground on Bride Street.
The victim suffered injuries including a dislocated elbow.
It's believed there were a number of witnesses to the incident. There were also small children in the area at the time.
The teenager was taken to Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise. He was later transferred to Temple Street Hospital in Dublin where he underwent surgery on his elbow last night.
A Garda statement said: "Gardaí were alerted to an alleged assault near Bride Street, Kildare town, Co. Kildare on Friday 8th May 2026 shortly after 6:30pm.
"A male juvenile (aged in his teens) attended Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise for treatment of injuries.
"Investigations are ongoing."