Man in 50s in critical condition after alleged assault on Lealand Road, Clondalkin, Dublin
A man in his 50s is in critical condition at James Connolly Memorial Hospital following an alleged assault on Lealand Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, at around 8am on Saturday 21 February 2026. A woman in her 30s has been arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested21 Feb
3 reports - Charged21 Feb
2 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatA man in his 50s is being treated at James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown. (garda.ie)
- whatThe man's condition is described as critical. (garda.ie)
- whatA woman in her 30s has been arrested and is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 50s is in critical condition in hospital after an alleged assault. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA woman in her 30s was arrested in connection with the incident. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA man in his 50s is in critical condition at James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 50s is in critical condition in hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA woman in her 30s has been arrested. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe alleged assault occurred at Lealand Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. (garda.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred on Lealand Road, Clondalkin, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe man was taken to Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe alleged assault occurred on Lealand Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe man is being treated at James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident took place on Saturday 21 February 2026 at approximately 8:00am. (garda.ie)
- whenThe assault took place at about 8am on Saturday morning. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident took place at around 8am on Saturday 21 February 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations into the incident are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses who were in the area of Lealand Road between 7:30am and 8:30am. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí can be contacted at Clondalkin Street Garda Station on 01 666 7600. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe arrested woman is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Dublin garda station. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the area of Lealand Road between 7:30am and 8:30am. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA woman in her 30s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from anyone in the area of Lealand Road between 7:30am and 8:30am. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe woman is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage from the area between 7:30am and 8:30am. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe woman arrested in connection with the investigation has been charged. (garda.ie)
- courtShe is due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court on Monday 23 February 2026 at 10.30am. (garda.ie)
- courtThe woman is due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court on Monday 23 February 2026 at 10.30am. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 23 Feb2026Man fighting for life in hospital as woman, 30s, is arrested
Initial Gardaí appeal for witnesses following the alleged assault; victim in critical condition, suspect detained under Section 4.
victim, 50s, malesuspect, 30s, female - 22 Feb2026Woman due in court as man fighting for his life in hospital following assault
Confirms the woman has been charged and provides court details: Blanchardstown District Court, Monday 23 February 2026 at 10.30am. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the area between 7:30am and 8:30am.
victim, 50s, maleaccused, 30s, female - 21 Feb2026Woman arrested after man critically injured in alleged assault in Clondalkin
Initial Garda statement confirming the arrest of a woman in her 30s, the victim's critical condition at Connolly Memorial Hospital, and a public appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage from Lealand Road between 7:30am and 8:30am.
victim, 50s, malesuspect, 30s, female - 21 Feb2026Witness Appeal – Serious Assault, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, 21st February 2026
Garda witness appeal specifying the time window (7:30am–8:30am) for potential witnesses and providing contact details for Clondalkin Street Garda Station.
victim, 50s, malesuspect, 30s, female - 21 Feb2026Court Appearance: Serious Assault – Clondalkin, Dublin 22, 21st February 2026
Confirms the woman has been charged and provides her court appearance date and time at Blanchardstown District Court.
suspect, female