Case No. 1068Assault causing harm, production of a weapon, motor theft · Co. Dublin · 30 Aug 2025
Man refused bail after stabbing motorist five times with screwdriver in Dublin carjacking
A motorist was stabbed five times with a screwdriver during a carjacking at Dorset Lane, off Dorset Street, in central north Dublin at about 2.45am on August 30, 2025. The victim was taken to Mater Hospital by ambulance. Brian O'Connor, 30, was charged with assault causing harm, production of a weapon, and motor theft. Judge Michele Finan remanded O'Connor in custody at Dublin District Court on September 1, 2025, and he has yet to indicate a plea.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court1 Sep
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A motorist was stabbed five times with a screwdriver during a carjacking.
- The victim was taken to Mater Hospital by ambulance.
- O'Connor was found to have a screwdriver, an angle grinder, a hammer, gloves, and a torch.
- Where
- The stabbing took place at Dorset Lane, off Dorset Street, in central north Dublin.
- When
- The incident occurred on August 30, 2025, at about 2.45am.
- Investigation
- Gardaí located the vehicle on the North Circular Road and two suspects fled up Charles Street Great toward Mountjoy Square.
- Gardaí from Mountjoy and Store Street stations located two men at the junction of Gardiner Street and Mountjoy Square.
- Charges
- Brian O'Connor, 30, was charged with assault causing harm, production of a weapon, and motor theft.
- In court
- Judge Michele Finan remanded O'Connor in custody at Dublin District Court on September 1, 2025.
- Sentence
- The weapons offences carry a maximum seven-year sentence, while the assault and motor theft charges are punishable by up to 10 years.
- Other details
- The accused had been planning to attend counselling.
15 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA motorist was stabbed five times with a screwdriver during a carjacking. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim was terrified and unable to lift his arms. (irishtimes.com)
- whatO'Connor attempted to draw a screwdriver from his pocket when located. (irishtimes.com)
- whatO'Connor was found to have a screwdriver, an angle grinder, a hammer, gloves, and a torch. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe injured party was taken to Mater Hospital by ambulance. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe stabbing took place at Dorset Lane, off Dorset Street, in central north Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whereGarda units located the vehicle on the North Circular Road. (irishtimes.com)
- whereTwo suspects fled up Charles Street Great in the direction of Mountjoy Square. (irishtimes.com)
- whereGardaí from Mountjoy and Store Street stations located two men at the junction of Gardiner Street and Mountjoy Square. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident occurred on August 30th at about 2.45am. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Michele Finan remanded O'Connor in custody. (irishtimes.com)
- courtGarda Mark Callanan objected to bail due to the seriousness of the case. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe weapons offences carry a maximum seven-year sentence. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe assault and motor theft charges are punishable by prison terms of up to 10 years. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe accused had been planning to attend counselling. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Sep2025Man accused of stabbing motorist five times with screwdriver in alleged Dublin carjacking
Bail hearing details including CCTV evidence, witness statements, and remand to Cloverhill District Court.
victim, maleaccused, 30, male, irish (judged from name)