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Afghan man headbutted in Navan takeaway and told to 'speak English'

A 24-year-old Afghan man was headbutted by a man in a takeaway in Navan, Co Meath, after he was heard speaking Dari and Pashto. The attacker told him to 'speak f**king English, this is Ireland'.

  • Navan, Ireland
  • Mar 22, 2026
  • Severity 4 of 5 — Physical assault causing injury

Source

  1. irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/03/30/doctor-worried-for-familys-safety-after-brother-was-headbutted-and-told-to-speak-english/
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