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Case No. 0346Robbery, assault · Co. Dublin · 1 Sep 2026

Robbery and assault on woman walking towards Clontarf, Fairview, Dublin 3

A woman in her 20s was assaulted and robbed on Alfie Byrne Road, Fairview, Dublin 3, at approximately 5.10am on 1 September 2026, as she walked towards Clontarf. A number of items were taken during the robbery. The suspect is described as a woman wearing a red puffer jacket. No suspect has been identified or arrested. Gardaí issued a witness appeal on 2 September 2026, asking anyone in the area between 5am and 5.20am, particularly motorists with dashcam footage, to contact Clontarf Garda Station.

  1. Reported2 Sep
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A woman in her 20s was assaulted and robbed while walking towards Clontarf.
  • A number of items were taken during the robbery.
  • The suspect is described as a woman wearing a red puffer jacket.
Where
The incident took place on Alfie Byrne Road, Fairview, Dublin 3.
When
The incident occurred at approximately 5.10am on Tuesday 1 September 2026.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly motorists with dashcam footage, in the Alfie Byrne Road area between 5am and 5.20am.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Clontarf Garda Station on 01 666 4800 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
  • Investigations are ongoing and no suspect has been identified or arrested.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman in her 20s was assaulted as she walked toward Clontarf. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA number of items were taken during the robbery. (irishmirror.ie, garda.ie)
  • whatThe suspect is described as a woman wearing a red puffer jacket. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA robbery and assault occurred on Alfie Byrne Road, Dublin 3. (garda.ie)
  • whatA woman in her 20s was assaulted while walking towards Clontarf. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe female suspect was wearing a red puffer jacket. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place on Alfie Byrne Road in Dublin 3. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at approximately 5.10am on 1 September 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place at approximately 05.10am on Tuesday 1 September 2026. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing to anyone in the Alfie Byrne Road area between 5am and 5.20am to come forward. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are asking motorists who may have dashcam footage to make contact. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Clontarf Garda Station on 01 666 4800 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie, garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly motorists with dashcam footage, between 05.00am and 05.20am. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Sep2026
    Reportedgarda.ie, first report
    02/09/2026 Witness Appeal - Robbery and Assault, Alfie Byrne Road, Fairview, Dublin 3, Tuesday 1st September 2026

    Gardaí issued a witness appeal for the robbery and assault; no suspect has been identified or arrested.

    victim, 20s, femalesuspect, female
  2. 2 Sep2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Gardai appeal for witnesses after assault and robbery in Dublin suburb

    Adds description of the suspect (woman in a red puffer jacket), specifies the witness time window (5am to 5.20am), and provides contact details for Clontarf Garda Station (01 666 4800) and the Garda Confidential Line (1800 666 111).

    victim, 20s, femalesuspect, female