Man has three fingers chopped off in Dublin machete attack & suffers facial burn injuries as feud escalates amid probe
A MAN aged in his 20s had three fingers cut off in a horror machete attack.
The victim was targeted in the Bawnogue area of Clondalkin, west
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The man was attacked and chased into a house in the area.
It is understood three of his fingers were cut off while he also sustained facial injuries from a caustic substance.
The victim is receiving
It is understood the savage attack is connected to an ongoing feud among Traveller families.
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Officers sealed off the area as a crime scene while searches were also being carried out.
Detectives at Clondalkin garda station say they are following a definite line of inquiry.
It is the latest in a series of violent incidents as part of the feud which has been ongoing for a number of years.
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Threats have also been filmed and posted on social media.
A garda spokesperson said: 'Gardai responded to reports of a serious assault that had occurred at a residence in Clondalkin, Dublin 22 at approximately 12:30pm this afternoon, Friday 9th May 2025.
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"One male, 20s, was brought to Tallaght University Hospital for the treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
"Gardai are appealing to anyone with any information relating to this incident to please come forward.
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"Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area this morning are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station Garda Station on (01) 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. This investigation is ongoing.'
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The man is receiving hospital treatment for a number of serious injuries
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