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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2830Assault (suspected hate-related) · Co. Dublin · 9 Nov 2024

Jewish student attacked by three men in Dublin nightclub in suspected hate crime

A 23-year-old American student was attacked by three men at Flannery's Nightclub on Camden Street, Dublin, in the early hours of 9 November 2024, after being asked if he was Jewish. Gardaí are investigating the incident as a potential hate-related crime, and one of the alleged attackers was detained at the scene.

  1. Reported30 Nov
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatThe victim was attacked and beaten by three men in a Dublin nightclub. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim was asked if he was Jewish and confirmed before being attacked. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim was wearing a necklace depicting the Star of David. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA week later the victim complained to his GP of ongoing headaches, balance difficulties and light sensitivity. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe attack took place at around 2am on Saturday, 9 November 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationOne of the alleged attackers was detained at the scene. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA diversity liaison officer has been appointed to support the injured party. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe incident may become one of the first offences prosecuted under the Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Act 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe attack occurred on the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA witness told gardaí it was an unprovoked assault. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Nov2024
    Reportedirishtimes.com, first report
    Jewish student attacked in Dublin nightclub in suspected hate crime amid fears of rising anti-Semitism

    Initial report of the assault; Gardaí investigating as a potential hate-related crime under the new Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Act 2024. One alleged attacker detained at the scene; victim suffered a concussion.

    victim, 23, male, American, non-irishsuspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, male