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Case No. 5289Assault · Co. Dublin · 2 Aug 2024

Alleged assault on group of asylum seekers in Finglas, Dublin

On Friday 2 August 2024 at about 5.30pm, gardaí began investigating an alleged assault on a group of about 10 asylum seekers in Finglas, Dublin, in which two men were treated at Connolly Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Rafi, a Palestinian asylum seeker who came to Ireland in June, said the group was approached by young men on bikes who threatened them, and the alleged attackers were said to have used hammers, knives and sticks. The suspect is described only as a man, and the sources give different locations: Melville Road near Charlestown Shopping Centre, and Lanesborough Park. The latest report, dated 5 August 2024, says the incident is under active investigation and may be treated as a hate crime, and no arrest, charge, court hearing or sentence has been reported.

  1. Reported5 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • An alleged assault was made on a group of about 10 asylum seekers, two of whom were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Rafi, a Palestinian asylum seeker who came to Ireland in June, was among the group and says they were harassed, beaten and threatened with death.
When
The alleged assault took place at about 5.30pm on Friday, 2 August 2024.
Where
Gardaí place the incident on Melville Road, Finglas, near Charlestown Shopping Centre, while the key facts place it in Lanesborough Park.
Cause
The group says they were approached by young men on bikes who threatened them.
Weapon
The men were allegedly assaulted with hammers, knives and sticks.
Investigation
Gardaí confirmed they are investigating an alleged assault, and the incident is under active investigation.
Other details
  • The incident may be treated as a hate crime.
  • Two videos posted on X and TikTok show asylum seekers and their tents in Charlestown park.
  • Rafi says he is scared to be on the streets of Dublin, and the group says their lives are in danger.
  • About 2,370 male asylum seekers are currently awaiting an offer of accommodation.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported in the sources.
In court
No court proceedings have been reported in the sources.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported in the sources.
4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe group was approached by young men on bikes in Lanesborough Park who threatened them. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe incident may be treated as a hate crime. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherTwo videos posted on X and TikTok show asylum-seeking men and their tents in the Charlestown park. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherSome 2,370 male asylum seekers are currently awaiting an offer of accommodation. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Aug2024
    Reportedirishtimes.com, first report
    Asylum seekers injured in alleged attack in Finglas say their ‘lives are in danger’ in Dublin

    First report of the incident; details of the alleged attack, the victims' accounts, and the social media context surrounding the group.

    victim, Rafi, male, Palestinian, non-irishRafisuspect, male