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Two teens referred to Youth Diversion Programme over Tuam assault

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Two teens referred to Youth Diversion Programme over Tuam assault

Two male teenagers have been referred to the Garda Youth Diversion Programme following an alleged assault in Tuam.

It's after a video was widely circulated on social media, claiming to show a schoolboy being attacked by multiple individuals.

Gardaí say they received a report of an alleged assault in Tuam on Thursday 16th October 2025.

Following enquiries, two male teens were referred to the Youth Diversion Programme.

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It aims to prevent young offenders and children involved in anti-social behaviour in Ireland from committing further offences and entering into the adult criminal justice system.

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