Ireland Appeal for dash-cam footage after delivery rider attacked on Royal Canal, Phibsborough, Dublin
Delivery rider André Oliveira was reportedly beaten and robbed while cycling along the Royal Canal in Phibsborough on the evening of 24 November 2025. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage, and he remains in hospital with serious injuries.
- Reported30 Nov
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports32 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA Brazilian delivery worker had brain surgery after being attacked and robbed in Dublin by a large group that included teenagers. (irishtimes.com)
- whatAbout 10 people, some children and some older than him, took part in the attack. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe group stole his bike and phone. (irishtimes.com)
- whatSome members of the group filmed the incident. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim was reportedly beaten and robbed. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe victim's injuries include emergency surgery for a brain bleed, and a fractured shoulder and ankle. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatA delivery rider was reportedly beaten and robbed while cycling. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe victim had emergency surgery for a brain bleed and has a fractured shoulder and ankle. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatGardaí attended after a report of the hijacking of an e-bike. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatA man in his 20s received injuries believed to be serious but non-life-threatening. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe victim's mobile phone was reported taken. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe victim was cycling on Royal Canal Way, Phibsboro, when he was assaulted. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe attack happened on the Royal Canal in Phibsborough. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe attack happened along the Royal Canal in Phibsborough. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe attack happened at around 6.30pm on November 24th. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe attack happened on the evening of 24 November. (dublinlive.ie)
- weaponHe was attacked with a piece of wood and hit on the head. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are investigating and have appealed for witnesses. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationRoad users with camera or dash-cam footage from the area at the time are asked to provide it to gardaí. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationMembers of the public are asked to contact Gardaí with any information. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí are asking road users with dash-cam footage from the area to give it to them. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherA scan showed he was having a brain haemorrhage. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe had a fractured left shoulder and left foot. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe was transferred to Beaumont Hospital for brain surgery. (irishtimes.com)
- otherA GoFundMe page for the victim had raised more than €8,500 by Sunday. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe victim remains in hospital. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe attack was recorded. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe victim is from Brazil and is studying in Ireland to become a psychologist. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe victim is from Brazil and is studying in Ireland. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe victim's wife said he still has no discharge date from hospital. (dublinlive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 2 Dec2025Appeal for dash-cam footage delivery rider has brain surgery following attack
Article is a Garda appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage, adding the victim's name, his hospital treatment, the e-bike hijacking and the stolen phone. No arrests or suspects are reported.
victim, André Oliveira, 20s, maleAndré Oliveira - 2 Dec2025Attack on delivery rider who required brain surgery 'not an isolated incident'
Reports the victim's injuries, that the attack was recorded, and a Sinn Féin councillor's comment that it is not an isolated incident. Identifies the victim as a Brazilian student in Ireland. No arrests are mentioned.
victim, André Oliveira, maleAndré Oliveira - 30 Nov2025Delivery rider needed brain surgery after attack by ‘laughing’ youths who filmed assault
Adds that the victim had brain surgery for a brain haemorrhage, that the group numbered about 10 people including children, that he was struck on the head with a piece of wood, that some members filmed the attack, and that his bike and phone were stolen. Gardaí's statement and appeal for dash-cam footage are also included. No arrests are reported.
victim, André Oliveira, 26, male, Brazilian, non-irishAndré Oliveira