Ireland Welsh tourist slashed in face in Smithfield Square, Dublin 7
A 19-year-old Welsh tourist was slashed in the face by a man who had stolen his phone outside a fast food outlet in Smithfield Square, Dublin 7, shortly after 1.30am on 7 June 2024. Gardaí are searching for the attacker using CCTV footage.
- Reported12 Jun
2 reports - Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatA 19-year-old male was taken to Mater Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe young Welsh man was slashed across the face with a weapon (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA Welsh tourist was slashed in the face. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe victim suffered a severe facial injury. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe assault occurred at Smithfield Square, Dublin 7 (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe assault happened at Smithfield Square, Dublin 7. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe victim and a friend were targeted outside a fast food outlet. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe assault took place on Friday, June 7, just after 1.30am (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe assault happened shortly after 1.30am on June 7. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe incident happened early in the morning the Friday before the article. (dublinlive.ie)
- causeThe attacker stole the victim's phone. (dublinlive.ie)
- weaponThe attacker used a blade. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationA technical examination of the scene has been carried out (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for video footage from the Luas stop in Smithfield Square area between 1.30am and 2.00am (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe victim was taken to the Mater Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and later discharged. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe search for the attacker is continuing with the help of high-quality CCTV footage. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherDublin Chamber called on newly-elected councillors to make safety a priority (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Jun2024Tourist's face slashed in horror attack in Dublin as calls for action continue
Describes the 7 June 2024 slashing at Smithfield Square, the theft of the victim's phone, the victim's injuries and hospital treatment, and the ongoing search for the attacker. Dublin Chamber comments on city safety are not part of the case.
victim, 19, male, Welsh, non-irishsuspect, male, Irish, irish - 12 Jun2024Young tourist hospitalised following horror Dublin assault
Confirms the victim was taken to Mater Hospital and later discharged, that a technical examination of the scene was carried out, and that Gardaí are specifically appealing for video footage from the Luas stop in Smithfield Square between 1.30am and 2.00am. Dublin Chamber called on newly-elected councillors to prioritise safety.
victim, 19, male, Welsh, non-irish