Issue Date: 24th June 2024
Gardaí are continuing to investigate an assault which occurred on O’Connell Street and Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1 in the early hours of Sunday, 23rd June 2024.
A man (aged in his 30s) was arrested this afternoon, Monday 24th June 2024, and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Dublin. This is the third arrest made by Gardaí as part of this investigation.
The injured man (aged in his 40s) remains in hospital in a serious condition.
Gardaí continue to appeal to any individuals who were in the Cathal Brugha Street area, near the Living Room Bar, between 12:40am and 1:00am and any individuals who were on O’Connell Street Upper near the Spar Shop / Funland / Tourism Office, opposite the Spire, between 12:40am and 1:00am Sunday morning, to contact them.
Anyone who has camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Store Street Garda Station on 01 666 8000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.
