The attack took place on Tyrconnell Park in the Dublin 8 suburb just after midday on Tuesday
Tyrconnell Park
A man in his 70s was rushed to hospital this afternoon after an assault in Inchicore.
The attack took place on Tyrconnell Park in the Dublin 8 suburb just after midday on Tuesday. Gardai rushed to the scene and arrested a man, aged in his 40s, whom is currently being held at a garda station in the city.
The victim’s injuries are understood to not be life-threatening. Gardai sealed off the scene for a technical examination, which has since been completed.
A garda spokesman said: “Gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of an alleged assault on Tyrconnell Park, Inchicore, Dublin 8 on Tuesday 7th July 2026 shortly after 12:10pm. Gardaí arrested a male (aged in his 40s) who is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 in a Garda Station in the Dublin Metropolitan Region.
“A male (aged in his 70s) was conveyed to hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life threatening at the time. A technical examination of the scene has been conducted.
“Investigations are ongoing.”
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