Ireland Man arrested over prison row at Mountjoy Prison, Dublin
On 10 July 2023 a melee broke out at Mountjoy Prison in Dublin as prisoners were leaving their cells for the gym, with blades used and one prisoner and four prison officers injured. Limerick crime boss Wayne Dundon, 45, is named in reports as allegedly leading the attack, though a 26 July report says he was the one attacked after allegedly bullying other inmates for tobacco. On 3 September 2023 gardaí arrested a man in relation to the incident under a Section 42 warrant; he was detained at a Garda station in Dublin, released and returned to prison. Investigations are ongoing, detectives plan to speak to Dundon, and no charge is reported in the articles.
- Reported13 Jul
- Arrested5 Sep
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- One prisoner and four prison officers were injured in the melee at Mountjoy Prison.
- The prisoner suffered a slash wound to the neck needing around 20 stitches, and the four officers suffered less serious slash wounds while protecting him.
- At least six inmates were involved in the row, according to one report.
- Where
- The incident took place in the B wing protective custody unit at Mountjoy Prison in Dublin.
- When
- The melee occurred on 10 July 2023 as prisoners were leaving their cells for the gym.
- Cause
- Reports say Dundon threatened and intimidated other inmates and took half their tuck shop allowance, mostly tobacco, every day.
- One report says Dundon allegedly led the attack, while another says Dundon was attacked after being tipped off that an attempt would be made on his life.
- Weapon
- Makeshift blades were used in the fight and recovered afterwards, and a blade was allegedly produced during the row.
- Investigation
- The Irish Prison Service said the incident is being investigated and gardaí have been notified.
- On 3 September 2023 gardaí arrested a man in relation to the incident under a Section 42 warrant and detained him at a Garda station in Dublin.
- The arrested man was released from the Section 42 warrant and returned to prison, and is believed to still be held in Mountjoy.
- Detectives plan to speak to Wayne Dundon at some stage, and investigations are ongoing.
- Charges
- No charge is reported in the articles.
- Other details
- Dundon was moved to maximum security Portlaoise Prison after the incident, and no decision has been made on how long he will stay or whether he will return to Mountjoy.
29 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA prisoner and four jail staff were injured in the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe inmate suffered a slash wound to his neck and received around 20 stitches. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe four staff members sustained less serious slash wounds while protecting the inmate. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatAnother inmate and four prison officers were injured in the melee. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatAt least six inmates were involved in the row, and one prisoner was injured in the neck. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at Mountjoy Prison in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident happened in the B wing protective custody unit in Mountjoy. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe melee took place in Mountjoy Prison. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe arrested man was detained at a Garda station in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 10 July. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe clash happened over a week before the article was published, as prisoners were leaving their cells for the gym. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe melee took place on 10 July 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeThe attack was allegedly led by Limerick crime boss Wayne Dundon. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeDundon allegedly threatened and intimidated other inmates and took half their tuck shop allowance, mostly tobacco, every day. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeDundon is suspected of involvement in an attack on a fellow prisoner after he was tipped off that an attempt would be made on his life. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeDundon allegedly came out of his cell and started fighting as prisoners were let out to go to the gym. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponThe attack involved a blade. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponMakeshift blades were used in the fight and recovered afterwards. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponA blade was allegedly produced during the row. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí have begun an investigation into the attack. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe Irish Prison Service said the incident is being investigated and gardaí have been notified. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA man was arrested over the prison row, which allegedly involved Wayne Dundon. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí arrested a man in relation to the incident under a Section 42 warrant. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe arrested man was released from the Section 42 warrant and returned to prison. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationDetectives plan to speak to Wayne Dundon at some stage. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations into the incident are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherOne prisoner and four prison officers were injured in the melee. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherDundon was moved to the maximum security Portlaoise Prison after the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherNo decision has been made on how long Dundon will stay in Portlaoise or whether he will return to Mountjoy. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 5 Sep2023Man arrested over prison row allegedly involving Wayne Dundon
First report of the arrest of a man over the July 10 Mountjoy melee. The man was released from a Section 42 warrant and returned to prison. Wayne Dundon is named as suspected of involvement, and detectives plan to speak to him.
suspect, malesuspect, Wayne Dundon, 45, named at arrest, irish (judged from name)Wayne Dundonvictimvictimvictimvictimvictim - 26 Jul2023Wayne Dundon attacked in prison after 'bullying' other inmates for tobacco
Adds that Dundon was the person attacked, the reason given (bullying other inmates for tobacco), the injuries to a prisoner and four officers, the makeshift blades recovered, and Dundon's transfer to Portlaoise Prison. It does not report any arrest or charge.
victim, Wayne Dundon, 45, male, irish (judged from name)Wayne Dundon - 13 Jul2023Attack on inmate and four prison officers allegedly led by mob boss Wayne Dundon
Names Wayne Dundon as the alleged leader of the attack, and adds details of the inmate's and officers' injuries, the Irish Prison Service statement and the Garda investigation. No arrest or charge is mentioned in this article.