There has been strong condemnation of an unprovoked attack on a number of international students at University of Galway over the weekend.
The assault, which occurred last Saturday, May 6 on the university campus, resulted in one man in his 20s being taken to hospital.
Gardaí have said that they are following a “definite line of inquiry” into the attack, but that no arrests have yet been made.
It’s understood that the assault involved a number of individuals.
In a statement to Galway Daily, a University of Galway spokesperson condemned the attack, and said that the students affected are being supported.
“A number of students were targeted in an unprovoked incident on Saturday evening. All students are being offered ongoing support, from a range of university staff.”
“Any attack on any of our students is an attack on our wider university community and is condemned in the strongest possible terms.”
“Our university is open and welcoming to all. It is important that it is a safe place. Thankfully, we believe this incident is isolated, and it is not reflective of our city or its people.”
A statement from An Garda Síochána said, “Gardaí are investigating an incident of assault which occurred at a college campus in Galway on the 6th May 2023.”
“A man aged in his 20s was taken to University Hospital Galway to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.”
“No arrests have been made and Gardaí are following a definite line of enquiry.”
