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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0384Dangerous driving, driving without licence, driving without insurance · Co. Dublin · 23 Aug 2026

Gardaí seize motorbike after youths drive dangerously near family in Dublin forest

On 23 August 2026, four youths were driving motorbikes recklessly in close proximity to a family and child on a public road near a forest in Dublin. When Gardaí from the Dublin Metropolitan Region South Roads Policing Unit approached, the youths fled into the forest, but one was stopped and their motorbike was seized under Section 109A of the Road Traffic Act. The driver had no licence, no insurance, and was not wearing a helmet. Proceedings are to follow the seizure.

  1. Reported23 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Four youths drove motorbikes recklessly in close proximity to a family and child on a public road near a forest in Dublin.
When
The incident occurred on 23 August 2026.
Where
The incident took place on a public road near a forest in Dublin.
Investigation
  • The Dublin Metropolitan Region South Roads Policing Unit was on patrol and observed the youths driving dangerously.
  • The youths fled into the forest when Gardaí approached, but one was stopped and their motorbike was seized under Section 109A of the Road Traffic Act.
Other details
  • The driver of the seized motorbike had no driving licence, no insurance, and was not wearing a helmet.
  • All four youths were wearing tracksuits and only one had a helmet on.
  • Proceedings are to follow the seizure.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFour youths were driving recklessly on motorbikes in close quarters to a family and child. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe youths fled into a nearby forest when Gardaí approached. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatOne youth was caught and their vehicle was seized. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe youths were on a public road near a forest in Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe vehicle was seized under Section 109A of the Road Traffic Act. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe Dublin Metropolitan Region South Roads Policing Unit was on patrol when they observed the incident. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí continued to patrol the area and stopped the driver as they attempted to abscond into the forest. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe driver had no driving licence for the motorcycle. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe driver had no insurance for the motorcycle. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe driver was not wearing a helmet. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherAll four youths were wearing tracksuits. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherOnly one of the youths had a helmet on. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherProceedings are to follow the seizure. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Aug2026
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Gardaí seize motorbike driving dangerously near family at Dublin forest

    Initial Gardaí report of the incident and vehicle seizure; proceedings to follow.

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