Indian Taxi Driver Assaulted By Passengers In Dublin, Triggers Racism Debate
Lakhvir Singh said he had never experienced such violence in his 10 years as a taxi driver.
An Indian taxi driver in Dublin has become the latest victim of a racist attack. Lakhvir Singh, who has lived in Ireland for 23 years, was attacked late on Friday night by two men pretending to be customers. The men hit him twice on the head with a bottle and fled, shouting, 'Go back to your own country."
This is the third assault on a person of Indian origin in Ireland in just two weeks, as per Dublin Live, raising concerns among the community.
How The Attack Happened
Singh, who has been working as a cab driver for 10 years, said he picked up two passengers, estimated to be 20 or 21 years old. They asked to be dropped at Poppintree. When they reached the destination, the men suddenly opened Singh's door and attacked him, hitting him on the head with a bottle.
Bleeding and shaken, Singh tried to seek help by ringing nearby doorbells, but no one responded. He then dialled 999 and Gardaí, along with emergency services, reached the spot.
Driver Left Shaken And Scared
Singh said he had never experienced such violence in his 10 years as a taxi driver. 'I'm really scared now and I'm off the road at the moment. It will be very hard to go back. My children are really scared," said Singh, a father of two.
He added that the attack has left him nervous about returning to work. His car was left splattered with blood, and he was taken to Beaumont Hospital for treatment. Fortunately, his injuries were not life-threatening.
Police Response
A Gardaí spokesperson confirmed the attack, saying, 'Gardaí are investigating an assault reported to have occurred in Poppintree, Ballymun, Dublin 11 at approximately 11:45 pm on Friday, 1st August 2025. A man, aged in his 40s, was brought to Beaumont Hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury. Investigations are ongoing."
This attack is the third incident targeting Indians in Ireland in two weeks, alarming the Indian community living there. Many are now worried about safety while working late-night shifts, especially in taxis. Singh says he does not know if he can return to the job he has been doing for a decade.
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