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Case No. 0783Assault · Co. Dublin · 18 Jun 2026

Gardaí investigating alleged assault of woman in Dublin city centre

A woman in her 50s was allegedly assaulted on Exchequer Street, Dublin 2, at about 4.40am on Thursday 18 June 2026. She left the area and collapsed outside the Lego store on Grafton Street, where blood was found on the floor. She was taken to St James's Hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. Parts of Exchequer Street, Wicklow Street and Grafton Street were cordoned off by gardaí. Investigations into the alleged assault are ongoing and no suspect has been identified or charged.

  1. Reported18 Jun
    3 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A woman in her 50s was allegedly assaulted on Exchequer Street, Dublin 2.
  • Her injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
  • Blood was found on the floor outside the Lego store on Grafton Street.
Where
The woman collapsed outside the Lego store on Grafton Street after the incident.
When
The alleged assault occurred at approximately 4.40am on Thursday 18 June 2026.
Other details
The woman was taken to St James's Hospital for treatment.
Investigation
  • Parts of Exchequer Street, Wicklow Street and Grafton Street were cordoned off by gardaí.
  • Gardaí and emergency services responded to the scene.
  • Investigations into the alleged assault are ongoing.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHer injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatBlood was found on the floor outside the Lego store on Grafton Street. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatAn area around the shop was sealed off. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatGardaí are investigating an alleged assault of a woman in Dublin city centre. (extra.ie)
  • whereThe attack occurred on Exchequer Street, Dublin 2. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe woman collapsed outside the Lego store on Grafton Street. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault occurred on Exchequer Street at about 4.40am on Thursday. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe attack occurred at approximately 4.40am on Thursday 18 June 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationParts of Exchequer Street, Wicklow Street and Grafton Street were cordoned off by gardaí on Thursday morning. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationInvestigations into the incident are ongoing. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí and emergency services responded to the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations into the assault are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jun2026
    Reportedextra.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating alleged assault of a woman in Dublin city centre

    The article body contains only page template code. The only usable content is the headline, which gives no date, victim or suspect details.

    victim, female
  2. 18 Jun2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Woman rushed to hospital after attack in centre of Dublin city

    Initial report of the assault; Gardaí and emergency services responded and investigations are ongoing.

    victim, 50s, female
  3. 18 Jun2026
    Reportedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Woman taken to hospital after alleged assault on Exchequer Street in Dublin

    Adds that parts of Exchequer Street, Wicklow Street and Grafton Street were cordoned off, and that a scene on Grafton Street was also cordoned by gardaí.

    victim, 50s, female