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Case No. 22367Assault (serious injuries) · Co. Dublin · 14 Feb 2023

Man found with serious injuries on walkway in Swords

A man in his 60s was found with serious injuries on a walkway off the R132 beside the Malahide Road roundabout in Swords on 14 February 2023 and taken to Beaumont Hospital in critical condition. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the area.

  1. Reported15 Feb
    3 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was found with head injuries on a walkway off the R132 in Swords. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatA man in his 60s was found with serious injuries (rte.ie)
  • whatThe man is in his 60s. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe man was found on a walkway off the R132 beside the Malahide Road roundabout in Swords (rte.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe man was found at approximately 2.30pm on 14 February 2023. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe discovery was made at around 2.30pm on 14 February 2023 (rte.ie)
  • whenHe was found on Tuesday afternoon around 2.30pm. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe scene was cordoned off with two garda cars and four members on scene. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses who were in the area between 1pm and 2pm on 14 February 2023 (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for dashcam and camera footage from the area (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for anyone who may have been in the area between 1pm and 2pm. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for camera footage including dash cam from the area. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Swords Garda Station on 01 666 4700. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe man was taken to Beaumont Hospital where he is being treated for his injuries. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe man was taken to Beaumont Hospital in critical condition (rte.ie)
  • otherHe was taken to Beaumont Hospital. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherHis condition is understood to be critical. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Feb2023
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Gardai appeal for witnesses after man found with serious injuries in Swords

    Initial report of the incident with Gardaí appeal for witnesses and camera footage.

    victim, 60s, male
  2. 15 Feb2023
    Reportedrte.ie, follow-up
    Appeal after man, 60s, assaulted in north Dublin

    Adds the specific time of discovery (2.30pm), the witness appeal time window (1pm to 2pm), and contact details for Swords Garda Station.

    victim, 60s, male
  3. 15 Feb2023
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, follow-up
    Garda investigation launched after man found with head injuries on walkway

    Confirms the investigation is underway, provides the specific time the man was found (2.30pm), and notes the scene was cordoned off with two garda cars and four members on scene.

    victim, male