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Case No. 1077Assault (serious) · Co. Dublin · 28 Aug 2025

Man in his 20s to appear in court over Temple Bar assault on tourist

A man in his 20s is due to appear in court in connection with a serious assault on a tourist in his 40s in Temple Bar, Dublin, on 28 August 2025. The victim was kicked in the head and underwent emergency surgery at Beaumont Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The suspect was detained on 29 August 2025 and is being held under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Dublin. Gardaí in Pearse Street are continuing their investigations.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested30 Aug
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A man in his 20s is due to appear in court in connection with a serious assault in Temple Bar, Dublin.
  • The victim, a tourist in his 40s, was kicked in the head during the assault.
  • The victim underwent emergency surgery at Beaumont Hospital and remains in critical condition.
When
  • The assault took place on Thursday 28 August 2025.
  • The suspect was detained on Friday afternoon, 29 August 2025.
Investigation
Gardaí in Pearse Street are continuing their investigations.
Other details
The suspect is being held under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Dublin.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in his 20s is due to appear in court in connection with a serious assault in Temple Bar, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim, a tourist in his 40s, remains in critical condition in Beaumont Hospital. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim was kicked in the head during the assault. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim underwent emergency surgery at Beaumont Hospital. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe assault took place on Thursday 28 August 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe suspect was detained on Friday afternoon, 29 August 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí in Pearse Street are continuing their investigations. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe suspect is being held under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Aug2025
    Arrestedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man (20s) to appear in court over Temple Bar assault on tourist

    Initial report of the arrest and upcoming court appearance; victim in critical condition after emergency surgery.

    victim, 40s, malesuspect, 20s, male