Case No. 0917Serious public disorder · Co. Dublin · 21 Oct 2025
Two men charged over serious public disorder in Saggart, Co Dublin
A male juvenile in his teens and a man in his 40s were charged over serious public disorder in Saggart, Co Dublin, on 21st/22nd October 2025. Both are due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on 25 October 2025.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested21 Oct
2 reports - Charged21 Oct
3 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports39 statements extracted from the articles
- whatApproximately 5.7kg of herbal cannabis was seized. (garda.ie)
- whatThe estimated value of the cannabis was €114,000. (garda.ie)
- whatA public gathering at Citywest in Saggart turned violent when participants attempted to breach the Garda cordon (garda.ie)
- whatBricks, bottles and fireworks were thrown directly at Gardaí (garda.ie)
- whatHorses and scrambler motorbikes were used to try to breach the Garda cordon (garda.ie)
- whatGarda vehicles were burned during the disorder (garda.ie)
- whatSix persons were arrested (garda.ie)
- whatOne female Garda received medical attention in hospital for an injury sustained during the disorder (garda.ie)
- whatPublic Order Units, Water Cannon, Mounted Units and Dog Units were deployed in response (garda.ie)
- whatSerious public disorder occurred following a public gathering in the Citywest area of Dublin on 21 October 2025. (garda.ie)
- whatThe incident involved serious public disorder in Saggart, Co Dublin, on 21st/22nd October 2025. (garda.ie)
- whatIncidents of serious public disorder occurred at public gatherings in Saggart, Co. Dublin, on 21 and 22 October 2025. (garda.ie)
- what24 individuals were arrested on the evening of 22 October 2025. (garda.ie)
- whatThree Gardaí were injured and two were taken to hospital for medical treatment. (garda.ie)
- whatFive male juveniles were released and will be dealt with under the Youth Diversion Programme. (garda.ie)
- whatTwo adult males were released without charge with files being prepared for the DPP. (garda.ie)
- what15 scooters and e-bikes were seized during the operation. (garda.ie)
- whereThe seizure took place in Tallaght, Dublin. (garda.ie)
- whereThe disorder impacted the local community, business and public transport in the Saggart area (garda.ie)
- whenThe seizure occurred on 21 October 2025. (garda.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at approximately 7pm on 21 October 2025 (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationA criminal investigation is underway under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer (garda.ie)
- investigationAn investigation is being led from an incident room at Clondalkin Garda Station. (garda.ie)
- investigationTwo scenes remain preserved for forensic and technical examination. (garda.ie)
- investigationA full policing and security operation remains in place at the scene. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations into the incident are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- chargeFive adult males, two in their 50s and three in their 40s, were charged with public order offences. (garda.ie)
- chargeTwo men, a male juvenile in his teens and a man in his 40s, have been charged. (garda.ie)
- charge17 adults were charged with public order offences. (garda.ie)
- courtThe man is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. (garda.ie)
- courtFive males appeared before the Criminal Courts of Justice on 22 October 2025 (garda.ie)
- courtThe five charged men were scheduled to appear before Court 3 at the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin on 22 October 2025. (garda.ie)
- courtBoth are due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice at 4:30pm on Saturday 25 October 2025. (garda.ie)
- courtThe 17 charged adults were due to appear at Court 3, Criminal Courts of Justice, Parkgate Street, on 23 October at 10:30am. (garda.ie)
- otherSix individuals were arrested and brought to Garda stations within the Dublin Region. (garda.ie)
- otherA female in her 50s was released without charge and a file will be prepared for the DPP. (garda.ie)
- otherA female Garda was injured in the course of the incident, received hospital treatment, and was discharged. (garda.ie)
- otherA policing and security operation remains in place at Citywest. (garda.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Oct2025Update 4 – Court Appearances - Serious Public Disorder, Saggart, Co Dublin – 21st / 22nd October 2025
Update 4 detailing arrests, charges, and dispositions following the Saggart public disorder incidents, including court listing at the Criminal Courts of Justice on 23 October 2025.
suspectsuspect, malesuspect, malevictim - 22 Oct2025Update 9 Court Appearance - Serious Public Disorder, Saggart, Co Dublin – 21st / 22nd October 2025
Confirms both detainees have been charged and are due to appear at the Criminal Courts of Justice at 4:30pm on 25 October 2025; investigations remain ongoing.
suspect, teens, malesuspect, 40s, male - 21 Oct2025Court Appearances - Serious Public Disorder, Saggart, Co. Dublin – 21st October 2025
Garda press release confirming five men charged with public order offences and one woman released without charge following public disorder in Citywest, Dublin; a female Garda was injured and treated in hospital.
accused, 50s, maleaccused, 50s, maleaccused, 40s, maleaccused, 40s, maleaccused, 40s, malesuspect, 50s, femalevictim, female - 21 Oct2025Statement from Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly on the serious public disorder in Saggart, Co. Dublin, yesterday, 21st October 2025.
Statement from Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly describing the violent disorder, the Garda response including Public Order Units, Water Cannon, Mounted Units and Dog Units, the six arrests, and the ongoing criminal investigation.
suspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, malesuspectvictim, female - 21 Oct2025Joint Operation Drug Seizure An Garda Síochána and Revenue Customs €114,000 Herbal Cannabis, Tallaght, Dublin. 21st October, 2025.
Initial Garda press release reporting the seizure and arrest.
suspect, 70s, male