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Case No. 8188Assault causing harm · Co. Dublin · 18 Aug 2026

Teen charged with assault causing harm over e-scooter injury in Coolock

A 16-year-old boy was charged with assault causing harm after a youth came off an e-scooter at Greencastle Road, Dublin 17, Coolock, at about 4pm on 18 August 2026, and the youth was hospitalised with severe injuries. Gardaí arrested him at his home in north Dublin on 25 August and charged him that evening. On 26 August he appeared before Judge Patricia Cronin at Dublin Children's Court, where he was remanded on bail with a nightly curfew and no contact with the injured teenager or his family. He is due back on 7 October, when gardaí are to obtain DPP directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with assault causing harm against a youth.
Where
The incident took place at Greencastle Road, Dublin 17, in Coolock.
When
The incident took place at about 4pm on 18 August 2026.
Cause
The injured youth came off a scooter in an e-scooter incident.
Other details
  • The injured youth was hospitalised with severe injuries.
  • He has not yet indicated a plea or secured legal representation.
  • He cannot be named because he is a minor.
Investigation
  • The boy was arrested at his home in north Dublin on 25 August and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.
  • Directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) are awaited.
Charges
The boy was charged on the evening of 25 August with assault causing harm.
In court
  • On 26 August the boy appeared before Judge Patricia Cronin at Dublin Children's Court.
  • He was remanded on bail, with a nightly curfew from 11pm to 7am and no contact with the injured teenager or any member of his family.
  • He was remanded to appear again on 7 October so gardaí can obtain DPP directions.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe assault took place at Greencastle Road, Dublin 17. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe assault took place at about 4pm on 18 August. (rte.ie)
  • causeThe injured youth came off a scooter in an e-scooter incident. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe boy was arrested at his home in north Dublin the day before the court appearance. (rte.ie)
  • investigationDirections from the DPP are awaited. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe boy was charged with assault causing harm. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe boy appeared at Dublin Children's Court before Judge Patricia Cronin. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe boy was remanded on bail. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe boy must observe a nightly curfew from 11pm to 7am. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe boy must have no contact with the injured teenager or any member of his family. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe boy was remanded to appear again on 7 October for gardaí to obtain DPP directions. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe injured youth was hospitalised with severe injuries. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe boy has not yet indicated a plea and has not yet secured legal representation. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Aug2026
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Teen charged with attacking youth who came off e-scooter

    First report of this case. Adds the charge, the arrest, the court appearance at Dublin Children's Court, bail conditions and the 7 October remand date.

    suspect, 16, malevictim