Ireland Machete assault in Neilstown, Dublin under investigation
A 20-year-old man, described as an associate of John Gilligan, was attacked by a man with a machete in broad daylight on Neilstown Road, Dublin 22, at approximately 3:45pm on Tuesday, 11 June 2024. The victim was lying on the ground and was repeatedly struck, sustaining serious arm injuries believed to be non-life-threatening, and was taken to hospital for treatment. The incident was caught on camera and widely circulated on social media. Gardaí launched an investigation into the assault, which sources say may be linked to an ongoing local feud.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 20-year-old man was attacked in broad daylight while lying on the ground, sustaining serious injuries to his arms, with one report describing severe leg injuries; injuries were believed to be non-life-threatening.
- Where
- The assault took place on Neilstown Road, Dublin 22.
- When
- The attack occurred at approximately 3:45pm on Tuesday, 11 June 2024.
- Weapon
- The victim was struck repeatedly with a machete.
- Cause
- Sources suggest the attack may be linked to an ongoing local feud, with a series of arson attacks and a shooting at a residence believed to be tied to the same conflict.
- Investigation
- Gardaí launched an investigation into the assault.
- Other details
- The victim is described as an associate of the gangster John Gilligan.
- The incident was caught on camera and videos were widely circulated on social media.
- The victim was taken to hospital for treatment; one report says Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown and another says Tallaght University Hospital.
- The victim has sworn vengeance against his assailants.
37 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe victim was an associate of John Gilligan (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man was lying on the ground and was repeatedly hit with the weapon (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim suffered serious injuries to his arms (irishmirror.ie)
- whatInjuries were believed to be non-life-threatening (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man sustained severe arm injuries. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatOne man was taken to Tallaght University Hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatA young man was savagely attacked with a machete in broad daylight on the streets of West Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe victim suffered severe leg injuries. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe attack took place on Neilstown Road, Dublin 22 (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe victim was taken to Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe man was attacked in Neilstown, Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe assault took place on Neilstown Road, Dublin 22. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe attack happened in Neilstown. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe attack occurred at approximately 3:45pm on Tuesday, 11 June 2024 (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe Garda statement gives the time of the assault as about 3:45pm on Tuesday 11 June 2024. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at approximately 3:45pm on Tuesday, June 11. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe attack happened around 3.45pm on a Tuesday. (dublinlive.ie)
- causeInsiders suggest the violence could be related to a local feud. (dublinlive.ie)
- causeThe attack is part of an escalating feud involving local troublemakers. (dublinlive.ie)
- weaponThe victim was attacked with a machete (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponThe man was assaulted with a machete. (dublinlive.ie)
- weaponOne man was shown attacking another with a machete. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí confirmed they are investigating the incident (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are investigating the attack as a savage daylight attack. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe investigation into the attack is currently underway. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationA garda spokesperson said an inquiry into the machete assault is active. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe attack occurred in broad daylight (irishmirror.ie)
- otherSources say the attack may be linked to an ongoing feud in the area (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe victim is described as an associate of the gangster John Gilligan. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe incident was caught on camera. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe man was taken to hospital for urgent care. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherGardaí said one male was taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherGardaí said the injuries were believed to be non-life-threatening at that time. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherVideos of the attack were circulated on social media. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe victim is linked to the gangster John Gilligan. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherA series of arson attacks and a shooting at a residence are believed to be tied to the same conflict. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe victim has sworn vengeance against his assailants. (dublinlive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Jun2024Man, 20, attacked with machete in broad daylight vows revenge on attackers
Adds the victim's injuries, his account and the feud background, including a series of arson attacks and a shooting. Confirms a garda inquiry into the machete assault.
victim, 20, malesuspect - 12 Jun2024Videos circulating of man being attacked with machete in Dublin
First report of the incident. Adds the location, time, weapon, social media videos and the injured man's hospital treatment.
victim, malesuspect, male - 11 Jun2024Gardai probe brutal machete attack on man linked to John Gilligan
Adds details of the Neilstown machete attack, the victim's reported link to John Gilligan, the Garda account of the time and injuries, and a suggested feud motive.
victim, male - 11 Jun2024Gardai launch investigation after John Gilligan associate attacked with machete
Gardaí launched an investigation into the machete attack; the victim is an associate of John Gilligan; sources say the attack may be linked to an ongoing feud in the area.
victim, male