Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0239Assault · Co. Dublin · 23 Sep 2026

Female garda assaulted by man at Dublin Castle during EU presidency security operation

A female garda was assaulted by a lone man at Cork Hill, Dublin 2, shortly after 2.30am on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, while on duty as part of the security operation for Ireland's presidency of the Council of the European Union. The man fled the scene but was later arrested and charged. The garda was taken to hospital for treatment and remains off duty. The suspect is scheduled to appear before the courts at a future date, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged28 Sep
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A female garda was assaulted by a lone man at Cork Hill, Dublin 2, during the security operation for Ireland's EU presidency.
  • The suspect fled the scene after the assault.
  • The garda was taken to hospital for treatment and remains off duty.
When
The assault occurred shortly after 2.30am on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Where
The incident took place at Cork Hill, Dublin 2, near Dublin Castle.
Investigation
  • The suspect was arrested and charged and is scheduled to appear before the courts at a future date.
  • Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Other details
  • Ireland's presidency of the Council of the European Union runs from July 1 to December 31, 2026.
  • A fund of €125 million has been set aside for An Garda Síochána for policing of heightened operational and security requirements.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA female garda was assaulted by a lone male at Cork Hill, Dublin 2. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe suspect fled the scene after the assault. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe garda was taken to hospital for treatment following the assault. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe assault occurred shortly after 2.30am on Wednesday, September 23rd. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe suspect was arrested and charged and is scheduled to appear before the courts at a future date. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationInvestigations into the incident are ongoing. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherIreland's presidency of the Council of the European Union started on July 1st and finishes on December 31st. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA fund of €125 million has been set aside for An Garda Síochána for policing of heightened operational and security requirements. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Sep2026
    Chargedirishtimes.com, first report
    Female garda hospitalised following assault by man near Dublin Castle

    Initial report of the assault, arrest and charging of the suspect. The garda was hospitalised and remains off duty. Investigations are ongoing.

    victim, femalesuspect, male