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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0239Assault · Co. Dublin · 23 Sep 2026

Man charged over assault on garda in Dublin

A female garda on duty at Dublin Castle as part of the security operation for Ireland's EU presidency was assaulted by a lone male at 2.30am on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026, at Cork Hill, Dublin 2. The suspect fled the scene and the garda was taken to hospital for treatment, where she remains off duty. The man was later arrested and charged with the assault. He is scheduled to appear before the courts at a future date, and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged28 Sep
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A female garda on duty at Dublin Castle as part of the security operation for Ireland's EU presidency was assaulted by a lone male.
  • The suspect fled the scene.
Where
The assault took place at Cork Hill, Dublin 2.
When
The assault occurred at 2.30am on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026.
Other details
  • The garda was taken to hospital for treatment and remains off duty.
  • A fund of €125 million has been set aside for An Garda Síochána for policing of heightened operational and security requirements.
Investigation
  • The suspect was later arrested and charged.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
In court
The suspect is scheduled to appear before the courts at a future date.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA female garda on duty at Dublin Castle was assaulted by a lone male. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe suspect fled the scene after the assault. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe garda was taken to hospital for treatment following the assault. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe garda remains off duty. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe assault took place at Cork Hill, Dublin 2. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe assault occurred shortly after 2.30am on Wednesday, 23 September. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe suspect was later arrested and charged. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationInvestigations into the incident are ongoing. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe suspect is scheduled to appear before the courts at a future date. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Sep2026
    Chargedirishtimes.com, first report
    Female garda hospitalised following assault by man near Dublin Castle

    Initial report of the assault, arrest and charging of the suspect. The garda was hospitalised and remains off duty. Investigations are ongoing.

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