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06 Sept 2025

LIVE: Man (20s) charged after serious assault leaves victim in critical condition

Gardaí have stated that investigations are ongoing

LIVE: Man (20s) charged after serious assault leaves victim in critical condition

The scene was preserved and a technical examination has been completed

A man in his twenties who has been arrested and charged following a serious assault in Dublin's Temple Bar is due to appear before court. 

On Thursday, August 21, Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident at the tourist hotspot in the early hours, at approximately 12:30am.

From there, a man, aged in his 40s, was taken to Beaumont Hospital. He still remains in a critical condition.

The scene was preserved and a technical examination has been completed.

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On Friday, August 29, a spokesperson for Gardaí in Pearse Street confirmed they arrested a male, in his 20s, in connection with this investigation. He was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in the capital.

Following the arrest, he was charged and is due to appear before the District Court at the Criminal Courts of Justice this morning, August 30 at 10:30am.

Gardaí have stated that investigations are ongoing.

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