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Case No. 2500Assault causing serious harm · Co. Dublin · 22 Jan 2025

Man in his 20s assaulted on Eden Quay, Dublin 1

A man in his 20s was assaulted on Eden Quay, Dublin 1, on the evening of 22 January 2025, and was rushed to Mater Hospital with injuries believed to be serious. Gardaí are attending the scene and enquiries are ongoing.

  1. Reported22 Jan
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThere were reports of a fire at the site of the former Crown Paints premises in Coolock. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA man in his 20s was assaulted on Eden Quay, Dublin 1. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man was taken to Mater Hospital to be treated for injuries believed to be serious. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe assault occurred on Eden Quay, Dublin 1. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe Garda statement was issued about 8pm on Wednesday. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe assault took place on the evening of Wednesday 22 January 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGarda enquiries into the assault are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtIn November, the High Court refused to grant injunctions halting plans for migrant housing on the site. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe site was previously the subject of several anti-immigrant protests. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe site was the scene of violence, fires and unrest during the previous summer. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA proposal was made to develop prefabricated units to house 741 international protection applicants at the site. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherTownbe Unlimited Company is leasing and proposing to develop the site. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherTownbe secured confirmation from Dublin City Council that its proposal is exempt from certain planning guidelines. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherRoad closures were in place on Marlborough Street from Abbey Street junction to Eden Quay. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA section of Eden Quay was closed to pedestrians and traffic. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Jan2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man, 20s, rushed to hospital with serious injuries following Dublin city assault

    Initial breaking-news report of the assault; Garda enquiries ongoing; road closures in place on Marlborough Street and Eden Quay.

    victim, 20s, male
  2. 22 Jan2025
    Reportedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Gardaí at scene of ‘public order incident’ after report of fire at former Crown Paints premises in Coolock

    Initial Garda statement confirming attendance at the scene; no further details available at the time of reporting.