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Case No. 5764Assault · Co. Dublin · 4 Jun 2024

Witness appeal over serious assault on Mercer Street, Dublin 2

On Tuesday 4 June 2024, shortly after 2:20 p.m., a man in his 20s was seriously injured in an incident on Mercer Street, Dublin 2. Gardaí and emergency services attended, and he was taken to St. James's Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. On 5 June 2024 Gardaí at Pearse Street issued an appeal for witnesses and for camera footage, including dash cam. No suspect has been described and no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

  1. Reported4 Jun
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
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Key facts

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What happened
A man in his 20s was seriously injured in an incident in the Mercer Street area.
Where
The incident took place on Mercer Street, Dublin 2, and Gardaí describe it as a serious assault.
When
The incident happened shortly after 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, 4 June 2024.
Other details
  • The man's injuries are described as serious but non-life-threatening.
  • Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene, and the man was taken to St. James's Hospital.
  • No suspect is described in the Garda press release, which was issued on 5 June 2024.
  • Anyone with information can call Pearse Street Garda Station on 01 666 9000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigation
  • Gardaí at Pearse Street are seeking witnesses and asking anyone in the Mercer Street area at the time to come forward.
  • Road users with camera footage, including dash cam, are asked to share it with investigating Gardaí.
  • Gardaí are following definite lines of enquiry.
  • No arrests have been made to date, and investigations are ongoing.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA male in his 20s was seriously injured during an incident in the Mercer Street area. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place on Mercer Street, Dublin 2. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened shortly after 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are seeking witnesses to the assault. (garda.ie)
  • investigationRoad users with camera footage, including dash cam, are asked to share it with investigating Gardaí. (garda.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made, and Gardaí are following definite lines of enquiry. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe injuries were described as serious but non-life-threatening. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe injured man was taken to St. James's Hospital. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Jun2024
    Reportedgarda.ie, first report
    Witness Appeal – Serious Assault Incident in Dublin 2 - 4th June 2024

    Garda press release issued 5 June 2024 appealing for witnesses and camera footage. No suspect is described and no arrests have been made.

    victim, 20s, male