Man in his 60s found unresponsive in Dublin 8 flat; man in his 20s arrested
A man in his 60s was found unresponsive in a flat at the Old Convent, Basin Street, Dublin 8, at approximately noon on 1 April 2025 following a serious assault that left him with serious head injuries. He was taken to Beaumont Hospital where he remains in serious condition. A man in his 20s was arrested in connection with the incident, detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, and subsequently charged with serious assault. He is due before Court 4, Criminal Courts of Justice, on 3 April 2025, while the investigation by Kilmainham Garda Station continues.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 60s was found unresponsive in a flat at the Old Convent, Basin Street, Dublin 8, following a serious assault.
- The victim suffered serious head injuries and is receiving specialist treatment at Beaumont Hospital in serious condition.
- A man in his 20s was arrested in connection with the incident and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
- Where
- The assault took place at the Old Convent, Basin Street, Dublin 8.
- When
- The incident occurred at approximately 12:00 noon on Tuesday, 1 April 2025.
- Investigation
- Gardaí at Kilmainham are investigating; the scene was forensically examined by the Garda Technical Bureau and remains preserved.
- Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Kilmainham Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
- Charges
- The man in his 20s was charged with serious assault.
- In court
- The accused is due before Court 4, Criminal Courts of Justice, on 3 April 2025 at 10:30 am.
- Other details
- The victim continues to receive treatment at Beaumont Hospital.
41 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe man was removed from the scene by ambulance and is receiving treatment at Beaumont Hospital. (garda.ie)
- whatHis condition is understood to be serious. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- whatA man in his 20s was arrested in connection with the incident. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe arrested man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda Station in the Dublin Region. (garda.ie)
- whatThe victim, a man in his 60s, was attacked at a home on Basin Street, Dublin 8. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatHe was found unresponsive in a flat at the Old Convent. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatHe was removed by ambulance and is receiving treatment at Beaumont Hospital. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe victim was found unresponsive in a flat when gardaí and paramedics arrived. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim was removed by ambulance and is receiving treatment at Beaumont Hospital in serious condition. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA suspect in his 20s was arrested and is still being held in Garda custody. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA man in his 60s was found unresponsive in a flat at the Old Convent on Basin Street, Dublin 8. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim was removed from the scene by ambulance. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim's condition is understood to be serious. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 60s was found unresponsive in a flat in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim was removed by ambulance and is receiving treatment at Beaumont Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim's condition is serious. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 20s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe assault occurred at a residential property on Basin Street, Dublin 8. (garda.ie)
- whereThe assault took place in a flat at Old Convent, Basin Street, Dublin 8. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe victim is receiving treatment at Beaumont Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred at the Old Convent on Basin Street, Dublin 8. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe assault took place on Tuesday, 1 April 2025. (garda.ie)
- whenGardaí and emergency services responded at approximately 12:00 noon to a report of an unresponsive man in a flat at the Old Convent on Basin Street. (garda.ie)
- whenThe victim was found at 12 noon on 1 April 2025. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenGardaí responded to a call for assistance at about midday. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident occurred at approximately 12 noon on Tuesday, 1 April 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí and emergency services responded at approximately midday on Tuesday, 1 April 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe investigation is ongoing. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Kilmainham are investigating a serious assault on a man in his 60s. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe scene has been forensically examined and remains preserved. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact the incident room at Kilmainham Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (garda.ie, irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe suspect is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Kilmainham Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe suspect was detained on Tuesday under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, allowing questioning for up to 24 hours without charge. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe scene was sealed off immediately for analysis by members of the Garda Technical Bureau. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe suspect is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda Station in the Dublin Region. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Kilmainham are investigating the serious assault. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Kilmainham Garda Station at 01 666 9700 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeGardaí in Kilmainham charged a man in his 20s with serious assault. (garda.ie)
- courtThe accused is due before Court 4, Criminal Courts of Justice, on 3 April 2025 at 10:30 am. (garda.ie)
- otherThe injured man continues to receive treatment at Beaumont Hospital. (garda.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 2 Apr2025Gardai make arrest for serious assault as man, 60s, found unresponsive in flat
Initial report of the arrest and the victim's serious condition; Gardaí appealing for witnesses.
victim, 60s, malesuspect, 20s, male - 2 Apr2025Man, 20s, arrested after 'serious assault' leaves man, 60s, hospitalised
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact Kilmainham Garda Station; the scene has been forensically examined and remains preserved with the investigation ongoing.
victim, 60s, malesuspect, 20s, male - 1 Apr2025Man (60s) suffers serious head injuries in violent assault in south Dublin
Adds that the victim suffered serious head injuries and is undergoing specialist care, the scene was sealed off for analysis by the Garda Technical Bureau, and the suspect is being interviewed in Garda custody.
victim, 60s, malesuspect, 20s, male - 1 Apr2025Man arrested after victim found unresponsive in serious Dublin assault
Initial Garda appeal for witnesses following the arrest of a man in his 20s in connection with the serious assault; scene forensically examined and preserved.
victim, 60s, malesuspect, 20s, male - 1 Apr2025Serious Assault and Arrest, Basin Street, Dublin 8 – 1st April, 2025
Garda press release confirming the assault details, noting the scene has been forensically examined and remains preserved, and appealing for witnesses to contact Kilmainham Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
victim, 60s, malesuspect, 20s, male - 1 Apr2025Court Appearance - Serious Assault and Arrest, Basin Street, Dublin 8 – 1st April, 2025
The man in his 20s has been charged and is due before Court 4, Criminal Courts of Justice, on 3 April 2025 at 10:30 am. The injured man continues to receive treatment at Beaumont Hospital and the investigation is ongoing.
victim, 60s, maleaccused, 20s, male