Gardaí seize phones and quads in Ballymun Parkrun assault probe
Three men described as non-Irish migrant men who had recently arrived in Ireland were assaulted at a Parkrun event in Poppintree Park, Ballymun, Dublin 11, on Saturday 27 June 2026. Footage shows a man videoing the incident, slapping one victim, pushing another to the ground and kicking him, while one male victim was punched in the face. Gardaí launched an investigation and on 8 July 2026 carried out searches in the Ballymun area, seizing mobile phones, small motorbikes, quads and a Surron electric bike. The phones are being analysed to identify the suspects, and Gardaí have appealed for witnesses, with no arrests or charges made as of the latest reporting.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Three men were assaulted at a Parkrun event in Poppintree Park, Ballymun, Dublin 11, on Saturday 27 June 2026.
- The alleged perpetrator was videoing the incident, slapped one man, pushed another to the ground and kicked him, and one male victim was punched in the face.
- The three victims are described as non-Irish migrant men who had recently arrived in Ireland and were participating in Sanctuary Runners.
- The assault is described as racially charged.
- When
- The incident occurred on Saturday, 27 June 2026.
- Where
- The incident took place in Poppintree Park, Ballymun, Dublin 11.
- Investigation
- Gardaí launched an investigation into the alleged assault.
- On 8 July 2026, Gardaí attached to Ballymun carried out searches in the Ballymun area, seizing mobile phones, small motorbikes, quads and a Surron electric bike.
- The seized mobile phones are being analysed to identify the suspects.
- Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact Ballymun Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
- Other details
- Sinn Féin TD Dessie Ellis and local councillors condemned the assault as unprovoked and racist.
29 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí launched an investigation following an alleged assault at a park in Dublin over the weekend. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThree men in the park were approached by the alleged perpetrator, who was videoing the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man videoing the incident slapped one man and pushed another to the ground before kicking him. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThree men were assaulted (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe three victims are described as migrant men (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe alleged perpetrator was videoing the incident (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe man videoing slapped one man and pushed another to the ground before kicking him (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe assault is described as racially charged (dublinlive.ie)
- whatGardaí seized small motorbikes, quads and a Surron electric bike during the searches (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThree men attending a Park Run in Poppintree Park were the victims of the assault (dublinlive.ie)
- whatOne male victim was punched in the face when confronted by another man. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe alleged assault took place in Poppintree Park, Ballymun, Dublin 11. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe assault took place in Poppintree Park, Ballymun, Dublin 11 (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe searches were carried out in the Ballymun area by Gardaí attached to Ballymun (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe assault took place at the Poppintree Parkrun near Ballymun, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on Saturday, 27 June 2026. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe assault occurred on 27 June 2026 in Poppintree Park, Ballymun, Dublin 11 (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí confirmed they are investigating the incident and investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí launched an investigation into the alleged assault (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí seized phones and e-vehicles during a search in Ballymun (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe seized mobile phones will be analysed to identify the suspects (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí carried out a number of searches in the Ballymun area on Wednesday. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA number of mobile phones were seized and will be analysed to identify the suspects. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationSmall motorbikes, quads and a Surron electric bike were also seized during the searches. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Ballymun Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherSinn Féin TD Dessie Ellis and local councillors condemned the assault as utterly despicable (dublinlive.ie)
- otherLocal politicians described the assault as unprovoked and racist (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe men were subjected to unsubstantiated allegations used to intimidate and attack them (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe victims are believed to have only recently arrived in Ireland. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 11 Jul2026Gardai seize phones and quads as searches carried out in Parkrun assault probe
Gardaí carried out searches in Ballymun on Wednesday, seizing phones, small motorbikes, quads and a Surron electric bike; phones to be analysed to identify suspects; witness appeal issued.
victim, male, non-irish (judged from name)victim, non-irish (judged from name)victim, non-irish (judged from name)suspect, male - 9 Jul2026Gardaí seize multiple e-vehicles and phones in Poppintree assault probe
Adds that the electric bike seized is a Surron, that the phones will be analysed to identify suspects, and that Sinn Féin TD Dessie Ellis and local councillors condemned the assault as unprovoked and racist, saying the men were subjected to unsubstantiated allegations used to intimidate and attack them.
victim, malevictim, malevictim, male - 30 Jun2026Gardaí investigating alleged assault on migrants in Dublin park
Adds that the assault is described as racially charged, details of the alleged perpetrator's actions (videoing, slapping, pushing and kicking), that the three victims are Sanctuary Runners participants and migrant men, and political condemnation from People Before Profit Councillor Conor Reddy and Sinn Féin TD Dessie Ellis with local councillors.
victim, male, non-irish (judged from name)victim, male, non-irish (judged from name)victim, male, non-irish (judged from name)suspect, male - 29 Jun2026Gardaí launch probe after alleged assault at Dublin park over weekend
Provides video footage details of the incident, showing the alleged perpetrator approaching three men, slapping one, and pushing and kicking another to the ground, and confirms Gardaí are investigating.
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