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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3787Assault · Co. Dublin · 18 Feb 2026

Witness appeal for serious assault on Portobello Road, Dublin 8

A male in his 30s sustained serious, non-life-threatening injuries in an alleged assault on Portobello Road, Dublin 8, at approximately 6.10pm on 18 February 2026. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the area between 5.30pm and 6.30pm.

  1. Reported18 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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  • whatThe injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault occurred on Portobello Road, Dublin 8. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on Wednesday 18 February 2026 at approximately 6.10pm. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses who were in the area between 5.30pm and 6.30pm. (garda.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with mobile phone or dash-cam footage is asked to make it available. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Feb2026
    Reportedgarda.ie, first report
    Witness Appeal – Serious Assault, Portobello Road, Dublin 8, 18th February 2026

    Gardaí witness appeal issued for the assault; no suspect identified and investigations ongoing.

    victim, 30s, male