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Case No. 12803Assault causing harm, production of an article, unauthorised taking of a vehicle · Co. Dublin · 30 Aug 2025

Man charged over Dublin City Centre carjacking stabbing

Brian O’Connor, 30, appeared at Dublin District Court charged with assault causing harm, production of an article and unauthorised taking of a vehicle after a carjacking in Dublin City Centre in which a car owner was stabbed five times. Judge Michele Finan refused him bail.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Sep
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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35 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe vehicle owner was stabbed five times in an alleged carjacking in Dublin City Centre. (gript.ie)
  • whatThe suspects drove off in the victim’s car with him inside. (gript.ie)
  • whatThe victim was taken to hospital by ambulance and treated for his injuries. (gript.ie)
  • whatThe victim stayed in the Mater hospital overnight. (gript.ie)
  • whereThe alleged carjacking took place on Dorset Lane in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe stabbing happened outside 3 Dorset Lane, Dublin. (gript.ie)
  • whereGardaí found the car on the North Circular Road. (gript.ie)
  • whenA 999 call reported a male stabbed at about 2.45am. (gript.ie)
  • causeThe victim said the men threatened to kill him if he did not hand over his car. (gript.ie)
  • weaponThe motorist was allegedly stabbed five times with a screwdriver. (thejournal.ie)
  • weaponA screwdriver, angle grinder, hammer, gloves and a torch were allegedly found on the accused. (gript.ie)
  • investigationGardaí received 99 calls reporting that a male had been stabbed at Dorset Lane. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí located the stolen car on the North Circular Road with the injured party inside. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrested two men matching the description near Gardiner Street and Mountjoy Square, and the accused was allegedly one of them. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said the accused was searched and found to have a screwdriver, an angle grinder, a hammer, gloves and a torch. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe accused was interviewed and made no admissions. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationTwo suspects were reported to have fled up Charles Street Great towards Mountjoy Square. (gript.ie)
  • investigationGardaí located two people matching the description at the junction of Gardiner Street and Mountjoy Square. (gript.ie)
  • investigationThe men were stopped and searched under Section 16 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990. (gript.ie)
  • investigationTwo men were arrested just after 3am on suspicion of hijacking. (gript.ie)
  • chargeThe accused was charged with assault causing harm, production of a weapon and motor theft offences. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeBrian O’Connor was charged with assault causing harm, production of an article and unauthorised taking of a vehicle. (gript.ie)
  • courtThe accused has not yet indicated a plea. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court refused bail and remanded the accused in custody. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe defence proposed bail with conditions, but the garda objected and the objection was sustained. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded in custody to appear at Cloverhill District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Michele Finan refused bail for the accused. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe accused allegedly said he would stab the motorist to bits moments before stabbing him five times. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe injured party said the males threatened to kill him if he did not give them his car. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe injured man was taken to the Mater Hospital by ambulance and treated for his injuries. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe weapons offences carry a maximum seven-year sentence, and the assault and motor theft charges carry up to 10 years. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherO’Connor allegedly tried to draw a screwdriver from his trouser pocket. (gript.ie)
  • otherCCTV from the car allegedly captured the accused saying he would stab the victim to bits. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe victim said he feels lucky to be alive. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe alleged victim is unable to lift his arms and did not attend court. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Sep2025
    In courtgript.ie, first report
    Man stabbed 5 times in carjacking incident - Gript

    First report of this incident. The accused appeared in court charged, and bail was refused.

    accused, Brian O'Connor, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian O'Connorvictim, malesuspect, male
  2. 1 Sep2025
    In courtthejournal.ie, follow-up
    Man accused of stabbing motorist five times with screwdriver during carjacking denied bail

    First report of the case: names the accused, the charges, the bail refusal and the remand in custody.

    suspect, Brian O'Connor, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian O'Connorvictim, male