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Dublin Bus driver (63) beaten with metal object in random daylight attack, court told

Dublin Bus driver (63) beaten with metal object in random daylight attack, court told

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Ionut Christian Biraz (39), of no fixed address, was charged with assault causing harm to the 63-year-old bus driver
Three men charged over alleged attack during burglary in Louth

Three men charged over alleged attack during burglary in Louth

Sun, 18 May, 2025

The injured woman was treated at the scene by ambulance personnel.
Man’s fingers hacked off in machete, hammer and ammonia attack, court told

Man’s fingers hacked off in machete, hammer and ammonia attack, court told

Mon, 12 May, 2025

A 17-year-old boy is accused of assault causing harm to a man aged 29
Man jailed for 'savage' vigilante attack on security men loses appeal

Man jailed for 'savage' vigilante attack on security men loses appeal

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

The attack on security men involved a meat cleaver, chainsaws and forcing a man to eat his dog’s faeces
Man knocked unconscious in attack by masked pair in Belfast

Man knocked unconscious in attack by masked pair in Belfast

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

Police said the victim attended hospital with serious wounds.
Teenagers sentenced for attack on US tourist Stephen Termini

Teenagers sentenced for attack on US tourist Stephen Termini

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

American tourist Stephen Termini had gone out for drinks on the night of July 19th, 2023, when he was subjected to a serious assault by three teenage boys in Dublin city centre.
Community ‘in shock’ after three injured in suspected knife attack in Dublin

Community ‘in shock’ after three injured in suspected knife attack in Dublin

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene in Stoneybatter, Dublin 7
Girl injured in Parnell Square stabbing ‘stands for first time’ since attack

Girl injured in Parnell Square stabbing ‘stands for first time’ since attack

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

Through a message on a GoFundMe page, the family of the girl provided an update, saying her progress has been ‘great’.
Victim says he 'can’t comprehend' sentences given to Hayes brothers

Victim says he 'can’t comprehend' sentences given to Hayes brothers

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025

On Thursday, Cian Hayes (33 and Daragh Hayes (37) were jailed
Killer who carried out 'vicious' and 'cowardly' attack on man loses sentence appeal

Killer who carried out 'vicious' and 'cowardly' attack on man loses sentence appeal

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Ian Connaghan had gone on trial in July 2023 alongside his brother Daniel Connaghan (44) accused of the murder of Michael ‘Mick’ Mulvey
Brothers of Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes to be sentenced for attack on former friend

Brothers of Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes to be sentenced for attack on former friend

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

The man suffered multiple fractures including to a leg, arm, fingers, as well as extensive bruising all over his body, the court heard
Man to appear in court over assault of two off-duty gardaí in Dublin

Man to appear in court over assault of two off-duty gardaí in Dublin

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

The two off-duty officers had been on a night out in Dublin when they were assaulted in an unprovoked attack.
Taoiseach condemns 'egregious attack' on two off-duty gardaí in Dublin city

Taoiseach condemns 'egregious attack' on two off-duty gardaí in Dublin city

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee says the attack 'was appalling', and Simon Harris says his thoughts are with the gardaí and their families.
Man jailed for assaulting partner, her sister, and her mother in Dublin hotel attack

Man jailed for assaulting partner, her sister, and her mother in Dublin hotel attack

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

Sentencing the man on Monday, Judge Orla Crowe said he engaged in “utterly shameful violence”.
Man (74) dies in hospital after weekend assault

Man (74) dies in hospital after weekend assault

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Tony Miskimmon, 74, was assaulted in the Station Road area of Antrim on Saturday
Teen who admits attacking homeless man gets bail as no room in children’s detention centre

Teen who admits attacking homeless man gets bail as no room in children’s detention centre

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

The youth, who was 15 at the time admitted to being part of a “feral” three male gang that kicked and punched the victim 109 times
Teenager had fingers broken during attack by youths in Dublin's Blackrock

Teenager had fingers broken during attack by youths in Dublin's Blackrock

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

Youths who broke a teenager's fingers in south county Dublin told him not to mess with lads from their school again
Indian students 'shaken' after rope attacks in Cork city centre

Indian students 'shaken' after rope attacks in Cork city centre

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

One woman has called for increased policing in Cork city centre in the wake of what she believes were racially motivated incidents.
12-year-old injured in Cork house break-in 'doing well' after surgery

12-year-old injured in Cork house break-in 'doing well' after surgery

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

“They are very hopeful that she'll make a full recovery,” Superintendent Gary McPolin, who is overseeing the investigation, said.
Baby girl rushed to hospital after attack by XL Bully dog

Baby girl rushed to hospital after attack by XL Bully dog

Tue, 20 Aug, 2024

The 12-month-old was attacked at her home in Co Kerry over the weekend.
Criminal jailed for stamping on man's head in Dublin city attack has sentence increased

Criminal jailed for stamping on man's head in Dublin city attack has sentence increased

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024

The attack happened on Aston Quay in Dublin city centre on New Year's Day last year
Tourist was attacked with machete while group called him 'f***ing immigrant', court told

Tourist was attacked with machete while group called him 'f***ing immigrant', court told

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

The visitor, who had just arrived from France, was set upon by a group of men on Talbot Street in Dublin
Taoiseach ‘absolutely appalled’ at murder of Canadian tourist in Dublin

Taoiseach ‘absolutely appalled’ at murder of Canadian tourist in Dublin

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Simon Harris said the Government is putting in additional resources to up garda presence in the city centre.
Man (24) jailed for Dublin attack that left victim with life-threatening injuries

Man (24) jailed for Dublin attack that left victim with life-threatening injuries

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Jordan Maguire (24) was the only person who gardaí were able to successfully identify after viewing CCTV footage of the assault
Man rushed to hospital after being attacked by dog while out running in Co Donegal

Man rushed to hospital after being attacked by dog while out running in Co Donegal

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

The dog, understood to be a Rottweiler, was being walked on a lead by its female owner at the time
Man pleads guilty to 'frenzied attack' on American tourists in hotel lift

Man pleads guilty to 'frenzied attack' on American tourists in hotel lift

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

The incident took place in the Ashling Hotel on Parkgate Street in Dublin in April 2023
Inmate slashed prison officer with sharpened toilet brush on hospital visit, court hears

Inmate slashed prison officer with sharpened toilet brush on hospital visit, court hears

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Graham McEvoy (26) is already serving a life sentence for the murder of Paul Curran (23) in July 2016
Pitbull terrier shot by gardaí after attacking people in Cork

Pitbull terrier shot by gardaí after attacking people in Cork

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

A man and woman were taken to Cork University Hospital to be treated for injuries after the attack
Woman (80s) in serious condition after attack in Louth

Woman (80s) in serious condition after attack in Louth

Fri, 03 May, 2024

Two other women were also injured during the incident at a home in the Glenwood area of Dundalk shortly before 1pm this afternoon.
Judge criticises juvenile supervision order system in sentencing teen involved in Temple bar tourist attack

Judge criticises juvenile supervision order system in sentencing teen involved in Temple bar tourist attack

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Judge Pauline Codd noted that supervision orders for juveniles are unenforceable once they turn 18
Man jailed for beating mother of his child while under protection order

Man jailed for beating mother of his child while under protection order

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

The 35-year-old Dublin man pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm and breaches of a protection order
Man jailed for attacks on 79-year-old and visually impaired man

Man jailed for attacks on 79-year-old and visually impaired man

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

The widower, now 84, was attacked with a claw hammer and stabbed multiple times
Jail for man who left sex worker with 'potentially life-threatening' wounds

Jail for man who left sex worker with 'potentially life-threatening' wounds

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

The court heard Buti Sashi (27) has 19 previous convictions, which included multiple offences “of a similar nature against similar victims”
Dublin man gets five-year sentence for 'vicious and unprovoked' attack

Dublin man gets five-year sentence for 'vicious and unprovoked' attack

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

Shane Cooney (33) was jailed for five years over the incident last July
Seventh person arrested in relation to Blanchardstown restaurant attack

Seventh person arrested in relation to Blanchardstown restaurant attack

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

Tristan Sherry died following the attack in the restaurant, while Jason Hennessy Sr died 11 days later.
Man jailed and banned from McDonald's after vicious attack

Man jailed and banned from McDonald's after vicious attack

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Harmony Mayitonda (26) pleaded guilty to violent disorder in McDonald's in Rathmines
Delivery driver who disrupted Dublin attack praying for critically injured girl

Delivery driver who disrupted Dublin attack praying for critically injured girl

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

Caio Benicio said he acted on instinct when he hit the attacker with his motorbike helmet
Calls for calm amid 'disgraceful scenes' after children injured in knife attack

Calls for calm amid 'disgraceful scenes' after children injured in knife attack

Thu, 23 Nov, 2023

Earlier, three young children and a woman were injured in and attack in the Parnell Square area
Man who carried out 'vicious' grudge attack with hatchet jailed for five years

Man who carried out 'vicious' grudge attack with hatchet jailed for five years

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

The victim in the case was left with a fractured skull, broken teeth and facial fractures in the incident, the court heard

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