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Case No. 5716Unlawful killing (suspected road rage) · Co. Dublin · 30 Jul 2023

Garda investigation into suspected road rage death of Martin Lynn in Whitehall, Dublin, almost complete

Martin Lynn (33), a Dublin man, suffered fatal injuries in a one-punch attack by a motorcyclist on Larkhill Road, Whitehall, shortly before 4.30am on July 30, 2023, as he got out of a taxi near his family home. Mr Lynn died at Beaumont Hospital on August 1, 2023, from a traumatic brain injury with a large subdural haemorrhage. Three people were arrested in December 2023 and released without charge, and detectives believe they have identified the motorcyclist, but no charge has been reported. At an inquest opening in June 2024, gardaí said the file was almost complete and would go to the DPP within three to four weeks. The inquest was then adjourned to November 11 by Coroner Clare Keane.

  1. Reported10 Jun
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Martin Lynn (33) suffered fatal injuries in a one-punch attack close to his family home.
  • The suspect was a motorcyclist who pulled in about 10 metres ahead of the taxi, approached Mr Lynn and struck him, then drove back along Larkhill Road.
Where
The attack happened on Larkhill Road, Whitehall, Dublin, as Mr Lynn got out of a taxi.
When
The incident happened shortly before 4.30am on July 30, 2023.
Other details
Mr Lynn worked in a sports injury clinic in Santry.
Cause
  • Detectives suspect the assailant was remonstrating over how the taxi doors were opened, after a brief exchange of words.
  • Mr Lynn died on August 1, 2023, at Beaumont Hospital from traumatic brain injury with a large subdural haemorrhage.
Investigation
  • Gardaí issued a public appeal for assistance in the investigation.
  • Three people were arrested in December 2023 and released without charge.
  • Detectives believe they have identified the motorcyclist, reported to be wearing a Fox Rage jacket and Arai Tour X4 helmet.
  • The investigation file was almost complete and was due to be forwarded to the DPP within three to four weeks.
Charges
No charge has been reported in the case.
In court
  • The inquest opened at Dublin District Coroner's Court in June 2024, where the victim's sister gave evidence of identifying the body.
  • Detective Inspector James McDermott applied for a six-month adjournment under Section 25(1) of the Coroners Act, and Coroner Clare Keane adjourned the inquest to November 11.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMartin Lynn, 33, suffered fatal injuries in a one-punch attack near his family home (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe suspect was a motorcyclist who stopped at the scene and struck the victim (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe victim worked in a sports injury clinic in Santry (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe motorcyclist pulled in about 10 metres ahead of the taxi and approached the victim (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe suspect drove back Larkhill Road in the direction from which he had come (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe attack occurred on Larkhill Road, Whitehall, Dublin (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred shortly before 4.30am on July 30, 2023 (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenMartin Lynn died on August 1, 2023 at Beaumont Hospital (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe cause of death was traumatic brain injury with a large subdural haemorrhage (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeDetectives suspect the assailant was remonstrating over how the taxi doors were opened (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation file was almost complete and would be forwarded to the DPP within 3-4 weeks (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThree people were arrested in December 2023 but released without charge (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationDetectives believed they had identified the motorcyclist involved (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí issued a public appeal for assistance in the investigation (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe inquest was adjourned to November 11 by Coroner Clare Keane (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDetective Inspector James McDermott applied for a six-month adjournment under Section 25(1) of the Coroners Act (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jun2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Garda probe into suspected road rage death of Dublin man 'almost complete'

    Inquest update: Garda investigation almost complete with file to be forwarded to DPP within 3-4 weeks; three people arrested in December 2023 released without charge; detectives believe they identified the motorcyclist suspect wearing a Fox Rage jacket and Arai Tour X4 helmet.

    victim, Martin Lynn, 33, male, irish (judged from name)Martin Lynnsuspect, malesuspect, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, female