Ireland Homeless man suffers fractured skull after granite dropped on him at Kilmacud Luas station
On the night of 16 February 2023, a homeless man aged 39 suffered a fractured skull at Kilmacud Luas station in Dublin after a lump of granite was dropped 28 feet onto his head during a row with teenagers. Three boys aged 16 and 17 are accused of violent disorder, and two of them are also accused of assault causing harm; the sources do not give their names or nationality. On 13 May 2024 the Children's Court in Dublin heard that the judge agreed the case was too serious for the Children's Court for one 16-year-old, so a book of evidence must be prepared before he is sent to the higher court. The latest development is that the 17-year-old alleged to have thrown the granite had his preliminary hearing adjourned, and the accused have yet to indicate their pleas.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court13 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A homeless man aged 39 suffered a severe head injury, including a fractured skull, and was taken to Beaumont Hospital.
- One teen struck the man's head with a plank.
- Where
- The incident happened at Kilmacud Luas station in Dublin.
- When
- The incident happened on the night of 16 February 2023.
- Cause
- The man and his partner argued about money or where they should stay.
- Weapon
- A lump of granite was dropped 28 feet onto the man's head.
- Investigation
- CCTV footage of the 50-minute incident was played in court.
- Charges
- Three boys aged 16 and 17 are accused of violent disorder.
- Two of the defendants are accused of assault causing harm to the homeless man.
- In court
- On 13 May 2024 the Children's Court in Dublin heard a ruling on where the case should be tried, and the judge agreed it was too serious for the Children's Court for one 16-year-old boy.
- The State must prepare a book of evidence before the case goes to the higher court.
- The 17-year-old boy alleged to have thrown the granite had his preliminary hearing adjourned.
- The accused have yet to indicate their pleas.
15 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe man suffered a severe head injury. (thejournal.ie)
- whatOne teen struck the man's head with a plank. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe incident happened at Kilmacud Luas station. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on the night of 16 February 2023. (thejournal.ie)
- causeThe man and his partner argued about money or where they should stay. (thejournal.ie)
- weaponA lump of granite was dropped 28 feet onto the man's head. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationCCTV footage of the 50-minute incident was played in court. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeThree boys aged 16 and 17 are accused of violent disorder. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeTwo of the defendants are accused of assault causing harm to the homeless man. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe Children's Court in Dublin heard the trial venue ruling. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe judge agreed the case was too serious for the Children's Court for one 16-year-old boy. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe State must prepare a book of evidence before the case goes to the higher court. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe 17-year-old boy alleged to have thrown the granite had his preliminary hearing adjourned. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe accused have yet to indicate their pleas. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe man was taken to Beaumont Hospital with a fractured skull. (thejournal.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 May2024Homeless man had granite dropped 28 feet onto his head during row with teens at Luas station
Reports a Children's Court hearing on whether the case stays in the Children's Court or goes to the Circuit Court. The judge ruled the case too serious for one 16-year-old's jurisdiction, and a book of evidence must be prepared before he is sent to the higher court. No existing case matches this incident.
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