Case No. 0490Death by explosion · Co. Dublin
Man known as Igor Dmitrov dies in pipe bomb explosion at Dublin hostel, identity unconfirmed at inquest
A man known as Igor Dmitrov, believed to be aged 34, was killed in January 2024 when a pipe bomb he had made exploded in his room at the Depaul hostel on Little Britain Street in Dublin's north inner city. He had presented himself as a born on June 12, 1985, and had arrived in Ireland in late 2006 on a passport later found to be fake. A narrative verdict was recorded at the inquest, which found that his identity could not be established. His phone had been analysed and showed contact with one man based in Germany, while efforts to reach a woman said to be his sister were unsuccessful.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court29 Jul
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man was killed when a pipe bomb he had made exploded in his room at the Depaul hostel on Little Britain Street in Dublin's north inner city.
- When
- The man died in January 2024.
- Cause
- The man died of traumatic blunt force injuries from the explosion of a device placed next to his head on his bed where a pillow would be expected.
- Weapon
- The pipe bomb used bolts bought online and a fuse similar to one found in fireworks, and cap gun caps were also found in the room.
- Other details
- The man presented himself as Igor Dmitrov, a born on June 12, 1985, and arrived in Ireland in late 2006 on a passport later found to be fake.
- The man had substance abuse issues from the age of 13 and suffered from schizophrenia.
- Dr Joanne Fenton said the man did not appear to be suicidal during his interactions with medical staff before his death.
- Investigation
- His phone was analysed and revealed he had been in touch with one man based in Germany.
- Efforts to contact a woman said to be the sister of the deceased were unsuccessful.
- In court
- A narrative verdict was recorded at the inquest, confirming the man's identity could not be established.
17 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man was killed when a pipe bomb he had made exploded in his room in a Dublin homeless hostel. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe man was believed to have been aged 34 when he died. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe man died of traumatic blunt force injuries following the explosion of a device next to his head. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe pipe bomb was placed on his bed where a pillow would be expected. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe bolts used at the ends of the bomb had been bought online. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA fuse similar to one found in fireworks was used in the bomb. (irishtimes.com)
- whatCap gun caps were also found in the room. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe room was destroyed by the explosion and the fire it caused. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe man died in January 2024. (irishtimes.com)
- whenHe arrived in Ireland in late 2006. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationHis phone was analysed and revealed he had been in touch with one man based in Germany. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationEfforts to contact a woman said to be the sister of the deceased were unsuccessful. (irishtimes.com)
- courtA narrative verdict was recorded at the inquest. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe presented himself as Igor Dmitrov, a Lithuanian born on June 12th, 1985. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe dead man had substance abuse issues from the age of 13. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe dead man suffered from schizophrenia. (irishtimes.com)
- otherDr Joanne Fenton said Dmitrov did not appear to be suicidal during his interactions with medical staff before his death. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Jul2026Mystery surrounds identity of man killed by his own pipe bomb in Dublin hostel
Coroner's inquest findings confirming the man's identity cannot be established, details of the pipe bomb construction, and his mental health history.
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