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Case No. 7022Assault · Co. Dublin · 13 May 2025

Woman in her 40s critically injured in alleged assault in Balbriggan

On Tuesday 13 May 2025, a woman in her 40s was found critically injured at the bottom of the stairs in her home on Taylor Hill Grove, Balbriggan, Co Dublin, after her husband returned from work at around 9pm. The incident was reported at about 9.30pm, and gardaí are investigating it as an alleged assault. The woman was taken to Beaumont Hospital, where she has serious injuries and remains in intensive care in critical condition. As of the latest report on 14 May 2025, no suspect had been identified, no arrest or charge had been reported, and investigations were ongoing.

  1. Reported14 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A woman in her 40s was found at the bottom of the stairs in critical condition.
  • Her husband discovered her after returning from work at around 9pm.
Where
The incident occurred at a residence on Taylor Hill Grove, Balbriggan, Co Dublin.
When
The incident was reported at approximately 9.30pm on Tuesday, 13 May 2025.
Cause
Gardaí believe the woman may have been the victim of an alleged assault.
Investigation
  • Gardaí and emergency services attended, and the scene was preserved and a technical examination carried out.
  • No suspect had been identified in the initial reporting.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
In court
The woman was taken to Beaumont Hospital.
Other details
The woman has serious injuries and remains in intensive care in critical condition.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman in her 40s was found at the bottom of the stairs in critical condition. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe woman was discovered by her husband who returned from work at around 9pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe woman has serious injuries and remains in intensive care in critical condition. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at a residence on Taylor Hill Grove, Balbriggan, Co Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident was reported at approximately 9.30pm on Tuesday, 13 May 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí believe the woman may have been the victim of an alleged assault. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA technical examination was carried out at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe woman was taken to Beaumont Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 May2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai probing alleged assault after woman found injured at bottom of stairs

    Initial report of the alleged assault; gardaí investigating, technical examination carried out, no suspect identified yet.

    victim, 40s, female