Ireland Man hospitalised after hatchet and knife assault in Clondalkin, Dublin
A man in his 20s was seriously injured in an armed assault at St Cuthbert's Court, Clondalkin, Dublin, on Wednesday 12 November 2025. A second man in his 20s was arrested at the scene and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested12 Nov
3 reports - Charged12 Nov
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatGardaí responded to reports of a violent disturbance involving two armed males. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- whatGardaí found a male in his 20s with serious injuries. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí found a man in his 20s with serious injuries. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatGardaí are appealing for witnesses after a serious assault involving a hatchet and a knife in Dublin led to a man being hospitalised. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at St Cuthbert's Court, Clondalkin. (garda.ie)
- whereThe incident happened at St Cuthbert's Court, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe violent disturbance took place at St Cuthbert's Court, Clondalkin, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, shortly after 6:15am. (garda.ie)
- whenThe incident happened shortly after 6:15am on 12 November 2025. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe incident took place on Wednesday 12 November 2025. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe incident was reported shortly after 6:15am on Wednesday. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponA hatchet and a knife were recovered from the scene. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- weaponA hatchet and a knife were recovered from the scene and have been technically examined. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. (garda.ie)
- investigationA second man in his 20s was arrested at the scene. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and the investigation is ongoing. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí confirmed that investigations are ongoing and appealed for witnesses. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man arrested in connection with the investigation has been charged. (garda.ie)
- courtHe was due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court on the morning of 14 November 2025. (garda.ie)
- otherThe injured man was treated at the scene and taken by ambulance to Tallaght Hospital. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe injured man's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- otherA second male in his 20s was arrested at the scene. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe arrested man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in west Dublin. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe injured man was taken by ambulance to Tallaght Hospital. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 12 Nov2025Man hospitalised after serious assault involving hatchet and knife
First report of the incident. Adds the scene, the arrest of a second man under Section 4, the weapons recovered, and Garda appeal for witnesses.
victim, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, male - 12 Nov2025Gardaí appealing for witnesses following a violent incident at Clondalkin
First report of the incident at St Cuthbert's Court, Clondalkin, including the injured man, the arrest at the scene, and the hatchet and knife recovered. No existing case covers this incident.
victim, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, male - 12 Nov2025Serious Assault and Possession of Offensive Weapons – Clondalkin, 12th November 2025
Official Garda press release confirming the arrest of the second man, the recovery of a hatchet and knife, the injured man's treatment at Tallaght Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and a public appeal for witnesses.
victim, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, male - 12 Nov2025Update: Court Appearance - Serious Assault and Possession of Offensive Weapons – Clondalkin, 12th November 2025
Gardaí confirm the man arrested in connection with the case has been charged and is due before Blanchardstown District Court on 14 November 2025.
accused, 20s, male