Ireland Case No. 4399Death following Garda interaction · Co. Dublin · 15 Aug 2025
Fiosrú appeals for witnesses over death of Paul Butler after Garda interaction on O'Connell Street
Garda watchdog Fiosrú has issued a fresh appeal for witnesses in its investigation into the death of Paul Butler, 51, who fell and hit his head during an interaction with a Garda on O'Connell Street, Dublin, on 15 August 2025. A Garda was arrested and released without charge and suspended from duty.
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Key facts
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- whatPaul Butler, 51, died after he fell backwards and hit his head during an incident on O'Connell Street. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe investigation is focused on his time at Fibber Magees pub on Parnell Street, Dublin 1. (irishtimes.com)
- whenMr Butler died after an incident outside the Holiday Inn on O'Connell Street in the early hours of Friday, August 15th. (irishtimes.com)
- causeGardaí allegedly intervened when they saw Mr Butler urinating on the street in the early hours of 15 August. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeIt is suspected he hit his head on the ground. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationFiosrú is investigating his death after an interaction with a Garda. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationFiosrú arrested a Garda on Tuesday 26 August. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe officer was released without charge and suspended from duty. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationFiosrú wants to speak to anyone who interacted with or saw Mr Butler outside Fibber Magees pub on Parnell Street between 1.30am and 3.30am on 15 August 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationFiosrú investigators are tracing Mr Butler's movements before the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationWitnesses can contact the Fiosrú Witness Appeal line on 0818 600 800 or [email protected]. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationFiosrú is investigating how Paul Butler died after interactions with gardaí on O'Connell Street. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationFiosrú is trying to track Mr Butler's movements in the city centre in the hours before he died. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA Garda member was arrested for questioning in August, released without charge and suspended from duty. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe incident was referred by Garda headquarters to Fiosrú for investigation. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationFiosrú wants to hear from anyone who interacted with or witnessed Mr Butler outside Fibber Magees between 1.30am and 3.30am on August 15th. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA file will be prepared for the DPP at the conclusion of the criminal investigation, which is expected to take some time. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe officer under investigation denies pushing Mr Butler and says he tried to catch him as he fell. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe incident was captured on CCTV. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe Garda member is understood to have strongly denied any wrongdoing. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe died in hospital four days later as a result of his injuries. (irishtimes.com)
- otherGardaí had approached Mr Butler on suspicion he may be intoxicated. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 5 Dec2025Garda watchdog makes new appeal for information on man’s death after interaction with Dublin gardaí
Fiosrú issues a new appeal for witnesses who saw Paul Butler outside Fibber Magees pub on Parnell Street between 1.30am and 3.30am on 15 August.
victim, Paul Butler, 51, male, irish (judged from name)Paul Butlersuspect, male - 5 Dec2025Fresh appeal in probe into death of man after interaction with Garda in Dublin
Fiosrú appeals for anyone who saw Paul Butler outside Fibber Magee's pub on Parnell Street between 1.30am and 3.30am on 15 August 2025.
victim, Paul Butler, 51, male, irish (judged from name)Paul Butlersuspect, male