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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5688Assault · Co. Dublin

Man, 20, attacked with machete in Neilstown

A 20-year-old man was attacked with a machete in Neilstown, West Dublin, in broad daylight, and leg injuries were reported. Gardaí have an active inquiry into the assault, and the victim has vowed revenge.

  1. Reported13 Jun
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • 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 happened in Neilstown. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe attack happened around 3.45pm on a Tuesday. (dublinlive.ie)
  • causeThe attack is part of an escalating feud involving local troublemakers. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationA garda spokesperson said an inquiry into the machete assault is active. (dublinlive.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

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  1. 13 Jun2024
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Man, 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