A man has been arrested after a woman was struck in the face by a firework in Eyre Square in Galway last month.
The woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the incident on October 22nd.
Gardai arrested a man in his 20s today as part of the investigation.
He's being questioned at a garda station in South Dublin, where he can be held for up to 24 hours.
A Garda spokesperson said, "Gardaí have today arrested a man in his 20s as part of the investigation into an incident in Eyre Square, Galway on the 22nd October 2021, when a female was struck with a firework.
He is currently being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a South Dublin Garda station.
Investigations are ongoing."
🎆 Man arrested in Galway in relation to a woman getting hit with a firework on Eyre Square last month.
More than €35,000 raised in a Go Fund Me to pay for the victim's medical bills. pic.twitter.com/BgPMEU5Rkm
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A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help pay for the victim's medical bills.
So far the fundraiser has garnered donations worth more than €35,000.
On the page, the organisers said:
"This is an incredibly kind, genuine, intelligent, and gentle young woman who has been so resilient throughout the past couple of days.
"Accidents like this are terrifying and life-altering but surrounded by family and friends, our girl has already reminded us of how strong she is and so undeserving of such a nightmare.
"She does hope to keep her details private, as the mental and emotional trauma of this incident is already so severe.
"Physically, mentally, and emotionally, trauma such as this lead to huge expenses, and we are grateful for any help.
"We’re hoping to raise this money in order to financially aid the further medical treatments which will be required to heal her injuries."
