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Case No. 7008Assault · Co. Dublin · 29 Nov 2023

Two men injured in suspected wheelbrace attack at Cabra pub after funeral reception

A row broke out at a pub in Cabra, Dublin 7, on Wednesday 29 November 2023, at about 8pm according to gardaí, as mourners were leaving the funeral reception for Brandon Ledwidge. Two men were injured in an alleged wheelbrace attack: Derek Boyd, 29, who was previously jailed, and a second man from Cabra, both treated at the Mater Hospital. No suspect has been named, and as of the 30 November 2023 reports no arrests had been made and gardaí were still investigating.

  1. Reported30 Nov
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Two men were injured in an alleged wheelbrace attack during a row at a pub.
Where
  • The funeral reception for Brandon Ledwidge was held in a pub on Quarry Road in Cabra, West Finglas, in the Dublin 7 area.
  • One source says the violence broke out in the pub car park, while another says the row took place outside the pub.
When
  • The incident happened on Wednesday 29 November 2023 at about 8pm, according to gardaí, though one article says late Wednesday night.
  • One article gives the date as Tuesday night, but the Garda statement and other references place it on Wednesday 29 November 2023.
Cause
The row started when mourners were trying to leave the pub late on the night of the reception.
Weapon
A wheelbrace taken from a vehicle is suspected of being used in the row.
Other details
  • Derek Boyd, 29, is understood to have suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
  • A second man from Cabra is understood to have suffered serious head injuries.
  • Both men were being treated at the Mater Hospital for their injuries.
  • Derek Boyd was jailed in December 2022 for two years after his sister Sandra died in March 2022 when he accidentally discharged a semi-automatic pistol.
  • Gardaí sealed off the area after the row started.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are investigating the alleged assault and say inquiries are ongoing.
  • No arrests have been made.
20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo people were injured in an alleged wheelbrace attack. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe funeral reception was held in a pub in Cabra, West Finglas. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault occurred in the Dublin 7 area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe reception was held in a pub on Quarry Road in Cabra. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe violence broke out in the car park of the pub. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on Wednesday 29 November 2023 at approximately 8pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on Wednesday 29 November 2023 at about 8pm, according to gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeA row broke out at the pub following the funeral reception of Brandon Ledwidge. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe row started when mourners were attempting to leave the pub late on Wednesday night. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponThe alleged attack involved a wheelbrace. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponA wheel brace taken from a vehicle is suspected of being used during the row. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the alleged incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí say investigations are ongoing with no further information at this time. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating an alleged assault in the Dublin 7 area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherTwo males were receiving medical attention at the Mater Hospital with serious injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe area was sealed off by gardaí after the row started. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherDerek Boyd is understood to have suffered non-life threatening injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA second male from Cabra is understood to have suffered serious head injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherBoth men were being treated at the Mater Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Nov2023
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Convicted killer injured in brawl at gangland murder victim's funeral party

    First report of the incident. The article gives Tuesday night in one passage, but the Garda statement and the article's other references place it on Wednesday 29 November 2023.

    victim, Derek Boyd, 29, male, irish (judged from name)Derek Boydvictim, male
  2. 30 Nov2023
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Two assaulted in suspected wheelbrace attack following gangland funeral

    First report of the alleged wheelbrace assault on two men at a pub following the funeral reception. Both men were taken to the Mater Hospital with serious injuries, and gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

    victim, malevictim, male