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Case No. 26373Assault · Co. Dublin · 16 Jun 2022

Alleged assault at 3Arena Dublin under investigation

On 16 June 2022, an alleged assault incident occurred at the 3Arena in Dublin during The Script's free concert for frontline workers. The band were forced to stop the concert briefly after an altercation in the crowd, and a number of young men were escorted from the arena by security. No medical attention was sought following the incident. No arrests have been made and Gardaí investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported18 Jun
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • An alleged assault incident occurred at the 3Arena during The Script's free concert for frontline workers.
  • The Script were forced to stop the concert briefly after an altercation in the crowd.
  • A number of young men were escorted from the arena by security.
  • No medical attention was sought following the incident.
Where
The incident took place at the 3Arena in Dublin.
When
The incident occurred on Thursday, 16 June 2022.
Investigation
No arrests have been made and Gardaí investigations are ongoing.
Other details
The concert was the third of The Script's 3Arena run, supported by Ella Henderson, for HSE and essential workers.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí were called to an alleged assault incident at the 3Arena on Thursday night 16 June 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe Script played a free concert for frontline workers. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe band were forced to stop the concert briefly after an altercation in the crowd. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatFrontman Danny O'Donoghue said 'that's not what tonight's about'. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA number of young men were escorted from the arena by security. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • whatNo medical attention was sought following the incident. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe concert was the third of The Script's 3Arena run. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe concert was supported by Ella Henderson. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe concert was for HSE and essential workers. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Thursday, 16 June 2022 (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating an alleged assault incident at the 3Arena (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe Script's lead singer Danny O'Donoghue stopped mid-performance (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jun2022
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, its first report
    Gardai investigating 'assault' at The Script's Dublin concert

    Initial Garda statement confirming investigation into alleged assault at 3Arena concert; no arrests made.

    suspect, male
  2. 18 Jun2022
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai investigate 'assault' incident at The Script's Dublin concert

    Adds that The Script were forced to stop the concert briefly, frontman Danny O'Donoghue commented on the altercation, it was the third of their 3Arena run supported by Ella Henderson, and the band praised the crowd on social media.

    suspect, male