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Case No. 16871Non-fatal offences against the person · Co. Dublin · 17 Jun 2024

Teen arrested over alleged homophobic attack in Phoenix Park

Reportedly three gay men were chased by a group of six men armed with knives in Phoenix Park, Dublin, at around 11.30pm on Monday 17 June 2024. Gardaí identified a man in his late teens as a suspect after further enquiries and arrested him on suspicion of an offence under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. The man was due to appear before the Central Criminal Court of Justice the following morning, and gardaí are appealing for witnesses. The latest report, published on 23 June 2024, confirms the teenager's arrest and that he is due in court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested23 Jun
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Three gay men were reportedly chased and hunted by a group armed with knives in the park.
Where
The incident took place in the Phoenix Park in Dublin.
When
The incident took place on Monday 17 June 2024 at around 11.30pm.
Cause
Senator Barry Ward described the incident as a homophobic attack.
Weapon
The group was reportedly armed with knives, and reports say six men with knives were involved.
Investigation
  • Gardaí received an anonymous call about an incident in the park and attended.
  • A search of the area found no persons who made themselves known to gardaí.
  • Gardaí identified a suspect after further enquiries.
  • Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
Other details
The three men reportedly managed to get away from the group following them.
Charges
A man was arrested on suspicion of an offence under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.
In court
The man was due to appear before the Central Criminal Court of Justice the following morning.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThree gay men were reportedly chased by a group armed with knives in the park. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on Monday 17 June, at around 11.30pm. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeSenator Barry Ward described the incident as a homophobic attack. (thejournal.ie)
  • weaponThe group was reportedly armed with knives. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí received an anonymous call about an incident in the park and attended. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationA search of the area found no persons who made themselves known to gardaí. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí identified a suspect after further enquiries. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe man was arrested on suspicion of an offence under the non-Fatal Offences against the Persons Act. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe man was due to appear before the Central Criminal Court of Justice the following morning. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe three men were reportedly chased down and hunted by six men with knives. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe men managed to get away from the group of six who were following them. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jun2024
    Arrestedthejournal.ie, first report
    Teen arrested and due in court over alleged homophobic attack in Phoenix Park

    First report of this incident. Adds that gardaí arrested a late-teen man, that he was due before the Central Criminal Court, and that Senator Barry Ward described the incident as a homophobic attack.

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