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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3005Robbery, assault · Co. Dublin · 13 May 2026

Man robbed at knifepoint in Smithfield ATM scam, Dublin

A 27-year-old man was robbed at knifepoint in Smithfield, Dublin city centre, on 13 May 2026 after a woman claiming to be homeless asked him for money and a man in a balaclava wielding a knife emerged to threaten him. The pair made off with his wallet and other possessions, and he injured his knee during the attack.

  1. Reported17 May
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
22 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman claiming to be homeless approached the victim and asked him for money. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe victim withdrew €20 from a nearby ATM to give to the woman. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatA man in a balaclava brandishing a knife appeared and threatened the victim. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe woman took the money and ran off, and the man wrestled the victim to the ground. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe thieves made off with the victim's wallet and other belongings. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe victim injured his knee during the incident. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatA woman approached the victim claiming to be homeless and requesting money. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe victim withdrew €20 from a nearby cash machine to give to the woman. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA man wearing a balaclava and wielding a knife emerged and threatened the victim. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe woman took the €20 from the victim and ran off. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man in the balaclava wrestled the victim to the ground. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe criminals made off with the victim's wallet and several other possessions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe victim injured his knee during the attack. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatPolice and an ambulance arrived at the scene at the same time. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe victim's blood pressure was elevated due to fear. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe victim was staying at the Generator hostel on Smithfield Square. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe victim was staying at the Generator hostel in Smithfield Square, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at approximately 1:30am on Wednesday morning, 13 May 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenGardaí received a report of the robbery in Smithfield, Co. Dublin, on 13 May 2026 shortly after 1:00am. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí received a report of robbery in Smithfield, Co. Dublin on 13 May 2026 shortly after 1:00am and investigations are ongoing. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí confirmed an investigation into the assault is ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe victim's blood pressure was elevated due to fear when paramedics attended. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 May2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    'I could have been killed' - Dublin man targeted in alleged ATM scam

    First report of the incident; Gardaí confirmed an investigation is underway with no arrests made.

    victim, Dylan, 27, male, irish (judged from name)Dylansuspect, femalesuspect, male
  2. 17 May2026
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, follow-up
    Man mugged at knifepoint in terrifying 'homeless' ATM scam in city centre

    Provides the victim's first-hand account, including his name (Dylan), age (27), where he was staying (Generator hostel, Smithfield Square), the €20 withdrawn, the struggle, his knee injury and elevated blood pressure, and confirms Gardaí are investigating.

    victim, Dylan, 27, male, irish (judged from name)Dylansuspect, femalesuspect, male