Case No. 23339Attempted robbery · Co. Louth

Man in critical condition after e-scooter robbery in Dundalk

A man in his 40s was seriously injured and is in critical condition after two men allegedly attempted to take his e-scooter in the Muirhevnamor area of Dundalk, Co Louth, on Tuesday 6 October 2026. A man in his 30s was arrested in connection with the incident.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested1 Oct
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatA man in his 40s suffered serious injuries during the incident. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatTwo men allegedly attempted to take the victim's e-scooter. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe victim remains in critical condition in hospital. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatA man in his 30s was arrested in connection with the incident. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in the Muirhevnamor area of Dundalk. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe victim was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at around 8.30pm on Tuesday. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe scene was preserved for a technical examination. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses in the Muirhevnamor area between 7pm and 9pm on Tuesday. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Oct2026
    Man (40s) in critical condition after being injured during attempted robbery of his e-scooter

    Initial report of the attempted e-scooter robbery, the victim's critical condition, and the arrest of a man in his 30s.

    victim, 40s, malesuspect, 30s, male