Teenager arrested after woman (70s) injured in car robbery in Co Clare
A number of Garda units were dispatched to the scene and the vehicle was subsequently located in the Clonard area of Parteen where it had crashed into a ditch
A teenager has been arrested after a woman in her 70s was injured when a car was stolen in Firhill, Parteen in Co. Clare yesterday evening.
The woman was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of 'non-life threatening injuries' following the incident that at happened at approximately 6.15pm.
A number of Garda units were dispatched to the scene and the vehicle was subsequently located in the Clonard area of Parteen where it had crashed into a ditch.
The woman was brought to University Hospital Limerick
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A male juvenile teen was subsequently arrested and taken to a Garda station in Limerick where he was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.
He has been referred to the Youth Diversion Programme and a file will be prepared for the DPP.
Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the R464 near Parteen Village and the Clonard area of Parteen are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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