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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0342Assault · Co. Dublin · 2 Sep 2026

Four arrested after alleged stabbing at Ranelagh shop, Dublin

Shortly before 1:30pm on 2 September 2026, an alleged knife attack at a Spar shop in Ranelagh, south Dublin, left a man with non-life-threatening injuries and a child in serious condition. Four people were arrested in connection with the incident and are detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 in Garda stations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. Camera footage shows an individual running from a number of others along the main street before entering the shop, and the incident is thought to have begun elsewhere. Gardaí are also investigating possible links to a separate fatal attack in Leopardstown over the weekend that involved a spade and led to the death of Siminic Rostas. Investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested2 Sep
    3 reports
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
An alleged knife attack at a shop in Ranelagh, south Dublin, left a man with non-life-threatening injuries and a child in serious condition.
Where
The attack took place at a Spar shop adjacent to the Triangle in Ranelagh, south Dublin.
When
The incident occurred shortly before 1:30pm on 2 September 2026.
Weapon
The attack is suspected to have involved a knife.
Investigation
  • Four individuals were arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 in Garda stations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region.
  • Gardaí are investigating possible links to a separate fatal attack in Leopardstown over the weekend that involved a spade and led to the death of Siminic Rostas at an abandoned premises home to about 15 members of the Roma community.
Other details
  • Camera footage shows an individual running from a number of others along the main street in Ranelagh before entering the Spar.
  • The incident is thought to have begun elsewhere before ending up in the premises.
  • A number of the individuals involved in the incident are known in the area.
24 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe Leopardstown attack involved a spade and led to the death of Siminic Rostas. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA male was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA child, one of the victims, is in serious condition. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatFour individuals were arrested in connection with the stabbing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe alleged stabbing took place at a shop in Ranelagh, south Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe attack occurred at a Spar shop in Ranelagh, south Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe Spar shop is adjacent to the Triangle in Ranelagh. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe Leopardstown attack took place at an abandoned premises home to about 15 members of the Roma community. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe stabbing took place at a shop in Ranelagh, south Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred shortly before 1:30pm on 2 September 2026. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe attack took place shortly before 1.30pm on Wednesday. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe attack is suspected to have involved a knife. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe four individuals are detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 in Garda Stations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí and emergency services attended the scene. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations into the incident are ongoing. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe shop entrance was cordoned off while the store was inspected. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí at the scene were investigating links to another attack in Leopardstown over the weekend. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationFour individuals were detained under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 in Garda stations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe four arrested are detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 in Garda stations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherFour people were arrested in connection with the stabbing. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherA man was conveyed to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe incident is thought to have begun elsewhere before ending up in the premises. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherCamera footage shows an individual running from a number of others along the main street in Ranelagh before entering the Spar. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA number of the individuals involved in the incident are known in the area. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Sep2026
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Man in hospital and 4 arrested after alleged stabbing at shop in Ireland

    Initial report of alleged stabbing at a shop in Ranelagh; four arrested, male victim in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, child victim in serious condition.

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  2. 2 Sep2026
    Arrestedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Four arrested after suspected knife attack in south Dublin suburb of Ranelagh

    Reports the initial arrest of four individuals following a suspected knife attack at a Spar shop in Ranelagh, with Gardaí investigating links to the fatal Leopardstown confrontation. Camera footage shows an individual running from others before entering the shop.

    victim, malesuspectsuspectsuspectsuspect
  3. 2 Sep2026
    Arresteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Four arrested and man hospitalised following alleged stabbing at Dublin shop

    Initial report of the stabbing and four arrests; investigations ongoing.

    victim, malesuspectsuspectsuspectsuspect