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Seek legal advice from your solicitor where necessary.</p><div class="clearfix"></div><script type="text/javascript"> var mapOverlayUrl = ''; </script></article> <div class="content"> <div class="panel-group" id="accordion" role="tablist" aria-multiselectable="true"> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading_2"> <h4 id="header_id_41587" class="panel-title"><a data-doc-name="What is an assault?" data-doc-id="41587" id="accordianLink_41587" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse_2" aria-controls="collapse_2" aria-expanded="false">What is an assault?</a></h4> </div> <div id="collapse_2" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="heading_2" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <p>There are three different categories of assault: Assault, Assault Causing Harm, and Assault Causing Serious Harm. The use or expected use of force is an important element to all three categories of assault. A definition of force includes any form of energy for example heat, light, electric current or noise or any matter in solid, liquid or gaseous form.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading_3"> <h4 id="header_id_41590" class="panel-title"><a data-doc-name="Is an assault illegal?" data-doc-id="41590" id="accordianLink_41590" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse_3" aria-controls="collapse_3" aria-expanded="false">Is an assault illegal?</a></h4> </div> <div id="collapse_3" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="heading_3" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <p>Yes -聽the prosecution鈥檚 case is determined by the category of offence. Definitions of Assault Causing Harm and Assault Causing Serious Harm exist in the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading_4"> <h4 id="header_id_41593" class="panel-title"><a data-doc-name="How should I report an assault to Gardai?" data-doc-id="41593" id="accordianLink_41593" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse_4" aria-controls="collapse_4" aria-expanded="false">How should I report an assault to Gardai?</a></h4> </div> <div id="collapse_4" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="heading_4" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <p>Usually an assault is reported by the victim or someone on behalf of them. Call your local Garda station or in the event of an emergency dial 999/112. Garda铆 will then meet the victim and take a statement as soon as possible.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading_5"> <h4 id="header_id_41596" class="panel-title"><a data-doc-name="Should I take photographs of any injuries to help the case?" data-doc-id="41596" id="accordianLink_41596" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse_5" aria-controls="collapse_5" aria-expanded="false">Should I take photographs of any injuries to help the case?</a></h4> </div> <div id="collapse_5" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="heading_5" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <p>Yes. Once a statement has been taken, Garda铆, where possible, will also聽photograph the injuries to the victim. If necessary, Garda铆 may also get a victim鈥檚 written permission to obtain their medical records regarding treatment for their injuries. The investigation will then take its course.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading_6"> <h4 id="header_id_41599" class="panel-title"><a data-doc-name="I've been the victim of a sexual assault, what should I do? " data-doc-id="41599" id="accordianLink_41599" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse_6" aria-controls="collapse_6" aria-expanded="false">I've been the victim of a sexual assault, what should I do? </a></h4> </div> <div id="collapse_6" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="heading_6" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <p>For more information on reporting sexual assaults and related crime, please check out our <a href="/en/Crime/Sexual-crime/">Sexual Crime</a>聽section.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading_7"> <h4 id="header_id_41602" class="panel-title"><a data-doc-name="Have assaults become more common lately?" data-doc-id="41602" id="accordianLink_41602" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse_7" aria-controls="collapse_7" aria-expanded="false">Have assaults become more common lately?</a></h4> </div> <div id="collapse_7" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="heading_7" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <p>Statistics show a rise in assaults in last number of years in line with the rise in the night-time economy which has recovered since the recession. For example, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region, the number of assaults causing harm rose from 1,396 in 2012 to 1,707 in 2015, while minor assaults increased from 3,100 to 3,337 in the same period. However,聽assaults nationally have shown a decline with minor assaults down 2% and assaults causing harm down 4%.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading_8"> <h4 id="header_id_41605" class="panel-title"><a data-doc-name="Are there certain times of the day or week when I should be more vigilant of assaults?" data-doc-id="41605" id="accordianLink_41605" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse_8" aria-controls="collapse_8" aria-expanded="false">Are there certain times of the day or week when I should be more vigilant of assaults?</a></h4> </div> <div id="collapse_8" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="heading_8" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <p>Street assaults typically occur between 8pm and 5am at the weekend. There is a strong link between intoxication, and thefts, robberies and assaults. Our analysis shows that 83% of offenders in assault cases are male.聽The majority of offenders are aged between 18 and 39. Furthermore, 70% of assaults are male-on-male, while 75% of assault victims are male.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading_9"> <h4 id="header_id_41608" class="panel-title"><a data-doc-name="How can I be generally a bit safer when out and about in public places?" data-doc-id="41608" id="accordianLink_41608" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" href="#collapse_9" aria-controls="collapse_9" aria-expanded="false">How can I be generally a bit safer when out and about in public places?</a></h4> </div> <div id="collapse_9" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="heading_9" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <p>Be streetwise when you鈥檙e out and about. Planning is key to having a good night out. Arrange transport to and from events in advance. Let someone know where you are going and when you鈥檒l be back. Avoid walking alone and in dark places. Be wary of your surroundings and mind your property. Never attempt to reason with drunk or aggressive people. 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