Case No. 3159Attempted murder · Co. Dublin · 25 Nov 2025
Three men arrested over attack in which woman was set on fire in Clondalkin
Three men in their 20s, 30s and 40s were arrested on 5 May 2026 on suspicion of the attempted murder of Alexis Lee Campion, who was set on fire after answering the door of her Clondalkin home on 25 November 2025. Three other men have previously been charged in connection with the drug-related attack.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested5 May
2 reports - Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatAlexis Campion, aged 44, suffered severe, life-changing burns to her face and body (dublinlive.ie)
- whatMs Campion was in a coma for weeks after being set alight (dublinlive.ie)
- whatShe remains in hospital (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThree men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of a woman who had flammable liquid poured on her before being set on fire. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe three arrested men are in their 20s, 30s and 40s. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim, a mother of two, was severely injured and continues to receive treatment for burns. (irishtimes.com)
- whatShe suffered serious burn injuries in particular to her face and upper body. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA substance was sprayed at her as she opened the door and she was set on fire. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA man was taken to hospital with injuries after trying to extinguish the flames. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe attack took place at her home in Oak Downs, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe attack occurred on Tuesday 25 November 2025 (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThree men were arrested on Tuesday 5 May 2026 (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe attack occurred just after 10am on 25 November. (irishtimes.com)
- causeGardaí believe the attack was an act of drug-related intimidation. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe three men are detained under Section 50 Criminal Justice Act, 2007 in Garda Stations in Dublin (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationA total of nine properties were searched during the operation (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThree weeks after the attack, gardaí searched eight properties in west Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationIn March, a further 19 properties were searched and three arrests were made. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationNine properties were searched on Tuesday morning. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe three arrested on Tuesday were detained under section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe investigation is ongoing. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe three new arrestees were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder (dublinlive.ie)
- chargeThree other men have previously been charged in connection with the attack. (irishtimes.com)
- otherCampion was not the intended target of the attack. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 5 May2026Three men arrested over attack in which woman was set on fire in Clondalkin
Reports three new arrests and nine property searches in the ongoing investigation into the attempted murder of Alexis Lee Campion, with three other men previously charged.
victim, Alexis Lee Campion, femaleAlexis Lee Campionvictim, malesuspect, 20s, malesuspect, 30s, malesuspect, 40s, malesuspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, male - 5 May2026Three more arrests over attempted murder of Clondalkin mum who was set on fire
Three additional men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder; nine properties searched; three other men (one in his 30s, one in his 40s, and an adult teenager) already charged in March and before the courts.
victim, Alexis Campion, 44, female, irish (judged from name)Alexis Campionsuspect, 20s, malesuspect, 30s, malesuspect, 40s, malesuspect, 30s, malesuspect, 40s, malesuspect, adult teenager, male