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Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man hospitalised with serious injuries after alleged Dublin assault
A man was hospitalised with serious injuries after an alleged assault in Dublin. Gardaí and emergency services were dispatched to the scene of the alleged assault on Main Street, Finglas in the early hours Thursday. One man, in his 20s, was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment of serious injuries. A second man, also aged in his 20s, was arrested in connection with the alleged assault. A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: 'Gardaí attended the scene of an alleged incident of assault that occurred at Main Street, Finglas, Dublin 11, in the early hours of Thursday, 17 July 2025. 'A male (aged in his 20s) was conveyed to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment of serious injuries. "A male (aged in his 20s) was arrested in connection with the incident, and is currently detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, at a Garda Station in the Dublin area. Investigations are ongoing'. Get all the big crime and court stories direct to your phone on our new WhatsApp service. Sign up here.
Sunday World
12-07-2025
- Sunday World
Slain Limerick pensioner remembered as ‘kindest man'
Michael Hayes, aged in his 70s, was found critically injured outside his home at St Michael's Court apartments, in Watergate, Limerick City. A pensioner killed after its suspected he was punched and beaten over the head with a bag containing a vodka bottle, was remembered as 'the kindest man who would do anything for anyone.' Michael Hayes, aged in his 70s, was found critically injured outside his home at St Michael's Court apartments, in Watergate, Limerick City, at around 11.30pm on Thursday. Mr Hayes was resuscitated by paramedics and taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick where he was pronounced dead in the early hours of Friday morning. Gardai suspect he was attacked after going outside his home to investigate noise being made in the vicinity of the property. Paying tribute to Michael on Friday evening, the Garryowen Residents Association posted:' Heartfelt condolences to Garryowen native Michael (Mikey) Hayes, formerly of Kilmurry court Garryowen, an extremely pleasant, gentle person , sincere condolences to all your family from all your old neighbours and friends.' Dozens of neighbours also paid tribute to the pensioner describing him a 'gentle soul.' A man in his 40s who was known to Mr Hayes, but who is not related to him, was arrested by gardaí on Friday morning. He is known to have substance abuse issues. The man was being questioned by gardaí under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Sunday World
12-07-2025
- Sunday World
First photo of tragic pensioner beaten to death with vodka bottle in a bag
A man in his 40s who was known to Mr Hayes, but who is not related to him, was arrested by gardaí on Friday morning. THIS is the pensioner killed after its suspected he was punched and beaten over the head with a bag containing a vodka bottle when he went to investigate noises outside his home. Michael Hayes, aged in his 70s, was found critically injured outside his home at St Michael's Court apartments, in Watergate, Limerick City, at around 11.30pm on Thursday. Mr Hayes was resuscitated by paramedics and taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick where he was pronounced dead in the early hours of Friday morning. Paying tribute to Michael on Friday evening, the Garryowen Residents Association posted:' Heartfelt condolences to Garryowen native Michael ( Mikey) Hayes , formerly of Kilmurry court Garryowen , an extremely pleasant, gentle person , sincere condolences to all your family from all your old neighbours and friends.' Michael Hayes News in 90 Seconds - Saturday July 12 Dozens of neighbours also paid tribute to the pensioner describing him a 'gentle soul.' A man in his 40s who was known to Mr Hayes, but who is not related to him, was arrested by gardaí on Friday morning. The man was being questioned by gardaí under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. Gardaí believe Mr Hayes was assaulted and beaten with a vodka bottle that was wrapped in a bag. Gardaí were following a number of lines of enquiry, including that Mr Hayes may have gone to investigate loud noises outside his home when he was attacked. The results of a post mortem, that was to be conducted by the office of the State Pathologist, will determine the next course of the Garda investigation, sources said. The assault took place in Watergate, Limerick city One of Mr Hayes's neighbours, Geraldine Costello, paid tribute to him. 'Michael was a lovely boy, he'd always go out of his way to do a good turn for you,' she said. 'His dog, Daisy, is crying all the time because Michael is not there. 'I was only talking to him yesterday, I'm after getting an awful shock. 'I was very fond of him, I'm a good friend of his, I've known him since I was young and I'm very sorry that he is gone.' Ms Costello's niece, Tracy Coleman, said: 'It is shocking, because he was a really lovely man, and he would always go out of his way and do whatever do you.' 'He was a young man for his age, everyday he was always going for walks.' It's understood Mr Hayes lived alone and has a number of grown-up children. Mr Hayes, who lived near the Milk Market, was known as a gentle and respectful man who kept to himself but was always willing to lend a hand. 'He was a quiet man,' one friend said of the elderly man. 'He minded my dog when I had to be away, took very good care of her.' A close neighbour stated: 'People here are devastated. My family are shocked. He was good to everyone around here.' Gardaí have launched a full-scale investigation led by a senior investigating officer. A Garda tape cordon was placed around a large section around apartments at the scene, which is located between St Michael's Street, Ellen Street and Mungret Street in the city. Detectives were harvesting any CCTV footage in the area and carrying out house-to-house enquiries. Gardaí appealed for anyone who was in the area on Thursday evening who may have information or who may have footage to come forward. Anyone with information was asked to contact Gardaí at Henry Street Garda Station (061) 212400, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. ENDS
Irish Independent
11-07-2025
- Irish Independent
Gardaí believe Limerick pensioner Michael Hayes was beaten with vodka bottle before his death
Mr Hayes, aged in his 70s, was found critically injured outside his home at St Michael's Court apartments, in Watergate, Limerick City, at around 11.30pm on Thursday. Mr Hayes was resuscitated by paramedics and taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick where he was pronounced dead in the early hours of Friday morning. It is believed he suffered serious head injuries. A man in his 40s who was known to Mr Hayes, but who is not related to him, was arrested by gardaí on Friday morning. The man was being questioned by gardaí under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. Gardaí believe Mr Hayes was assaulted and beaten with a vodka bottle that was wrapped in a bag. Gardaí were following a number of lines of enquiry, including that Mr Hayes may have gone to investigate loud noises outside his home when he was attacked. The results of a post mortem, that was to be conducted by the office of the State Pathologist, will determine the next course of the Garda investigation, sources said. Mr Hayes's niece, Tracy Coleman, said: 'It is shocking, because he was a really lovely man, and he would always go out of his way and do whatever do you.' 'There are no words to describe it, a lovely man doing his own thing, and his life just gone now like that. 'He was a young man for his age, everyday he was always going for walks.' One of Mr Hayes's neighbours, Geraldine Costello, paid tribute to him. 'Michael was a lovely boy, he'd always go out of his way to do a good turn for you,' she said. 'His dog, Daisy, is crying all the time because Michael is not there. 'I was only talking to him yesterday, I'm after getting an awful shock. 'I was very fond of him, I'm a good friend of his, I've known him since I was young and I'm very sorry that he is gone.' It's understood Mr Hayes lived alone and has a number of grown-up children. Mr Hayes, who lived near the Milk Market, was known as a gentle and respectful man who kept to himself but was always willing to lend a hand. 'He was a quiet man,' one friend said of the elderly man. 'He minded my dog when I had to be away, took very good care of her.' A close neighbour stated: 'People here are devastated. My family are shocked. He was good to everyone around here.' Gardaí have launched a full-scale investigation led by a senior investigating officer. A Garda tape cordon was placed around a large section around apartments at the scene, which is located between St Michael's Street, Ellen Street and Mungret Street in the city. Detectives were harvesting any CCTV footage in the area and carrying out house-to-house enquiries. Gardaí appealed for anyone who was in the area on Thursday evening who may have information or who may have footage to come forward. Anyone with information was asked to contact Gardaí at Henry Street Garda Station (061) 212400, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Irish Examiner
11-07-2025
- Irish Examiner
Nine arrested in connection with three serious assaults in Wicklow
Gardaí have arrested nine men in connection with three assaults in Co Wicklow in recent days. On Thursday, gardaí responded to a report of assault on Abbey Street in Arklow at approximately 4.20pm. The victim man, a man in his 30s, was conveyed to St Vincent's University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Five men were subsequently arrested in connection with the assault and detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, at Garda stations in Wicklow and Wexford. One of the men, who is in his 20s, has since been charged. He is due to appear before a special sitting of Bray District Court on Friday afternoon. The four other men, who are aged in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, respectively, remain detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. On Monday, July 7, gardaí were alerted to a separate assault in Arklow where a man was seriously injured. Two men, aged in their 20s and 40s, have been arrested in connection with the incident. They are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at Garda stations in Wicklow. Third assault Finally, gardaí are continuing to investigate a third serious assault in Arklow which took place on Saturday, June 28. Two people were arrested as part of the Garda investigation into this assault. One man, aged in his 30s, appeared before Bray District Court on Monday, June 30. In the wake of the Arklow assaults, gardaí searched a number of premises in the Wexford/Wicklow area on Friday morning. The searches results in the seizure a quantity of suspected crack cocaine. The seized drugs will now be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. Read More What is the highest temperature ever seen in Ireland?
