Case No. 1660Alleged attempted abduction of a child · Co. Dublin · 15 May 2025
Gardaí investigate alleged attempted child abduction in Clonskeagh, Dublin
A mother in Clonskeagh, Dublin 14, reported an alleged attempted abduction of her three-year-old daughter at a playground on 15 May 2025, claiming a man took the child's hand and walked with her before she caught up. Gardaí launched an investigation into the incident.
- Reported16 May
- Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatA mother in south Dublin reported an alleged attempted abduction of her child on Thursday evening. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe man interacted with the daughter before the mother called for her to come back. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe man started to run with the child when he saw the mother running and screaming. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe man placed the daughter on a carousel and began to spin it. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe mother returned with her husband a few minutes later but the couple had left. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident took place near a playground in a residential area of Clonskeagh. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident occurred at about 6pm on leaving the playground. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 16 May2025Gardaí investigate claim of attempted child abduction in south Dublin
Initial report of the alleged incident and confirmation that Gardaí have launched an investigation.
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