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Case No. 5205Sexual assault · Co. Dublin · 21 Aug 2024

Man arrested after alleged sexual assault in Palmerstown, Dublin

On Wednesday 21 August 2024 in Palmerstown, west Dublin, a woman allegedly suffered a sexual assault in broad daylight. A man, described as a foreign national, was detained by passersby and then arrested by gardaí on suspicion of sexual assault. He was held overnight at Ballyfermot Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, and was released without charge. As reported on 23 August 2024, gardaí are continuing their investigation and preparing a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested23 Aug
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A woman allegedly suffered a sexual assault in Palmerstown, west Dublin.
Where
The incident happened in Palmerstown, west Dublin.
When
The alleged assault occurred on Wednesday afternoon, 21 August 2024.
Other details
  • The victim is a woman and the suspect is a man.
  • The suspect is described as a foreign national, with no nationality given.
  • Passersby chased and detained the suspect before gardaí arrived.
  • Sources said there was no suggestion that children were targeted and no abduction attempt.
Investigation
  • Gardaí arrested a man on suspicion of sexual assault under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
  • The man was held overnight at Ballyfermot Garda Station.
  • Gardaí are continuing their investigation and preparing a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Charges
The man was released without charge.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident happened in Palmerstown, west Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault occurred on Wednesday afternoon, 21 August 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and held overnight at Ballyfermot Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationOne man was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe man was released without charge. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are continuing their investigation and preparing a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherPassersby chased and detained the suspect before gardaí arrived. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherSources said there was no suggestion that children were targeted and no abduction attempt. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Aug2024
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Moment man is arrested after woman allegedly sexually assaulted in Dublin

    Adds the detail that passersby chased and held the suspect until gardaí arrived, that he was held overnight at Ballyfermot Garda Station, and that he was released without charge while the investigation continues.

    victim, femalesuspect, male