Opinion
03 Aug 23

Assault victim dies following one-punch attack

Anyone with information of the incident can get in touch with Santry Garda station on 01 666 4000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any other Garda station.

Gardaí are investigating a fatal one-punch assault which occurred in Whitehall, Dublin last Sunday morning.

The victim, who was taken to Beaumont hospital for treatment, passed away yesterday because of the injuries he sustained.

Police are investigating if the attack followed a road age incident which involved a motorbike.

It’s currently believed that a motorcyclist had to swerve in order to avoid a collision with the car that the victim was in.

This resulted in a confrontation which led to the victim being assaulted by the motorcyclist, who later fled from the scene of the incident.

How any more people have to die for urgent action is taken on policing in this City. Violence is becoming a daily accordance.
My sympathise go to the young man family from my community that lost his life this evening.#safercity pic.twitter.com/kcFGncjZov

— Cllr Racheal Batten (@BattenFf) August 2, 2023

A garda statement released today read that “Gardaí in Santry are continuing to investigate a serious assault that occurred in the Dublin 9 area on the morning of Sunday 30th July 2023.”

Gardaí have stated that an investigation is ongoing and is being directed by of a senior investigating officer.

They are appealing for any witnesses to come forward with any information: “Any road users who may have camera footage and were travelling in the Larkhill Road and Collins Avenue areas of Dublin 9 between 1am and 6am on Sunday, 30th July 2023, are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí”.

Local Fianna fáil councillor Racheal Batten has urged for an increased police presence in the area following the incident. "How any more people have to die for urgent action is taken on policing in this City.," she said on twitter. "Violence is becoming a daily accordance. My sympathies go to the young man family from my community that lost his life this evening."

Anyone with information of the incident can get in touch with Santry Garda station on 01 666 4000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any other Garda station.