Waterford Gardaí appealing for information about incident on O'Connell street
O'Connell Street in Waterford, where the alleged incident took place. (Vehicles in photo were not connected)
The Gardaí in Waterford are investigating an incident that occurred in O'Connell Street, in the city, on Wednesday.
In a statement to the Waterford News & Star, the gardaí said: "Gardaí were alerted to an alleged incident that occurred on O'Connell Street, Waterford, yesterday evening, Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 at approximately 5pm."
They said a man, aged in his 20s, was arrested in connection with the investigation. He has since been released without charge, pending a file to the DPP.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have information about the incident to come forward.
"Anyone who may have been in the O’Connell Street area of Waterford at the time and who has camera footage, or witnessed the incident, is requested to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305 300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station," they said.
