Artist faces 'agonising' eye surgeries after assault in Limerick city

Tobi Omoteso was "chased down" before his car was struck with a wooden bat
Artist faces 'agonising' eye surgeries after assault in Limerick city

GardaĂ­ are investigating.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 - 21:53
Manon Gilbart

GardaĂ­ are investigating after a man was blinded in one eye following an assault in Limerick city.

Tobi Omoteso was assaulted on Saturday in the Old Cratloe Road area.

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