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Case No. 4000Assault · Co. Dublin · 25 Jan 2026

Teenage girl assaulted by gang in Swords, Co. Dublin

A teenage girl was chased and assaulted by a gang of approximately 20 boys and girls in Swords, Co. Dublin, on 25 January 2026, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. A passerby helped her to Swords Garda Station, and Gardaí are investigating.

  1. Reported26 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatA teenage girl was chased and assaulted by a gang in Swords, Co. Dublin (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe girl had blood all over her face when she ran to a passerby for help (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe gang consisted of about 20 boys and girls (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatA passerby walked the girl to Swords Garda Station (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe girl received injuries believed to be non-life-threatening (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Sunday 25 January 2026 at approximately 4.30pm (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the incident (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Jan2026
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Teen girl 'chased and assaulted' by gang in north Dublin

    First report of the incident; no arrests made; investigations ongoing. A Good Samaritan (playwright David Gilna) assisted the victim and walked her to Swords Garda Station.

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