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The Journal
3 hours ago
- The Journal
Gardaí continue to question suspect in 'deliberate' hit-and-run killing of man in Balbriggan
GARDAÍ ARE CONTINUING to question a suspect arrested after a man was allegedly deliberately mowed down in a feud-related hit-and-run killing in north county Dublin. The victim, a man in his 30s, named locally as Mircea Rostas, died on Monday on Railway Street, Balbriggan shortly after 9pm. He had been hit by a car. Mircea was working as a delivery driver, it is understood. A video circulating on messaging apps showed the immediate aftermath – a young man can be seen with a hurley stating to onlookers there was 'beef' between groups in the area. Local people attempted to give first aid to the man who was lying lifeless on the street, while other people arrive in a car in a distressed state. Others stood nearby filming the scene. There was then a series of follow-up outbreaks of violence, with disturbances across the area including a fight between two groups at the local garda station. Sources have confirmed that the death is part of a feud between members of the Roma community in the area. It is understood there was a serious assault as part of the same dispute in recent weeks. Advertisement A major garda operation in the area after the incident led to the discovery of the black BMW car gardaí suspect was driven in the attack. Gardaí arrested a man in his 40s and he was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act – he can be held for a maximum of 24 hours which excludes rest periods. Today, gardaí will make the decision on whether they have enough evidence to contact the Director of Public Prosecutions to seek a direction to charge or release the man. A post-mortem examination was carried out by the Office of the State Pathologist at Dublin City Mortuary, gardaí said. Gardaí have also said that the area was fully examined by the Garda Technical Bureau and Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. The road has since reopened to traffic. Detectives have begun trawling for CCTV footage in the area and interviewing witnesses. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward, and have appealed for people not to share footage of the incident online. Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage, from the area at the time are asked to make it available to Gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 666 4500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Slain delivery driver ‘clearly targeted' in Balbriggan hit-&-run named after local feud ‘kicks off' in night of chaos
GARDAI believe a delivery driver was killed in a targeted hit-and-run as part of a dispute involving members of the Roma community which had been 'simmering' for weeks. Mircea Rostas, aged in his 30s, was mowed down during an evening of chaos on Monday in Balbriggan in north Co 3 A source said there was mayhem in the area on Monday night Credit: 3 Gardai believe the suspect was known to Rostas Credit: Collins Dublin Victim Rostas was on foot when he was struck by a BMW on Railway Street in the town just after 9pm. As bystanders rushed to his aid, Grim footage of Rostas lying lifeless on the path emerged yesterday, with one man attempting to carry out CPR before The car which had fled that scene was then struck by another Read more in Irish News The chief suspect in the case knew Rostas well and The man, aged in his 40s, spoke to cops yesterday morning and was arrested by appointment. The Irish Sun can reveal that he is suspected of carrying out an assault linked to the same dispute some weeks ago. A source told the Irish Sun: 'This is a local feud which has been ongoing for a period of time, with tensions building. Most read in Irish News 'Then it totally kicked off on Monday night. The hit and run incident was callous and clearly targeted. 'There were then other incidents which happened as a result. It was absolute mayhem for the gardai there. TECHNICAL EXAM UNDERWAY 'Those involved, and the man who lost his life, are all very well known to each other.' Last night sources said they could not rule out that the case will be upgraded to murder given the nature of the incident. Rostas' body remained at the scene, covered by a blue tent, as the Garda Technical Bureau carried out an examination yesterday morning. His remains were then taken away by ambulance just before 11.30am ahead of a post mortem being carried out. A second scene outside Balbriggan Garda Station was sealed off as damaged cars from the ramming incident were seized by gardai. An incident room was established at Balbriggan Garda Station and a Senior Investigating Officer was appointed. A Garda Family Liaison Officer was also assigned and is providing support to the deceased's family. FAITH IN GARDAI Local cllr Tony Murphy told the Irish Sun: 'It's absolutely devastating to have a situation where somebody has been knocked down and that the 'And what I would offer my condolences to the deceased family and friends in the first instance is one thing for the town to wake up to news like this. 'But it's another thing for a family to wake up to the devastating news that they've lost one of their family members. 'I trust 100 per cent of the Gardaí in Balbriggan that they will unravel whatever has happened in this situation and they will take the appropriate action.' A garda spokesman said: 'Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. 'Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area at the time are asked to make it available to Gardaí. 'Anyone with information is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 666 4500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.' 3 The driver of the car sped away before being struck by another vehicle Credit: Collins Dublin
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man arrested after ‘targeted' hit & run as Gardai trace 'black saloon car'
A man has been arrested after a 'targeted' hit and run in a north Dublin town on Monday night in which a man in his 30s was killed. Mircea Rostas was hit by a car on Railway Street in Balbriggan shortly after 9pm on Monday night. That car failed to remain at the scene. His body was removed from the scene on Tuesday morning. A post-mortem examination has been completed by the State pathologist, the results of which are not being released for operational reasons. On Tuesday evening, as part of the ongoing investigation, a man in his 40s was arrested and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in North Dublin. An incident room has been established at Balbriggan Garda Station and a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed. A Garda Family Liaison Officer has been assigned and is providing support to the deceased's family. It's understood Mr Rostas was targeted as part of an ongoing feud between members of the Roma community, which had been simmering for several weeks until Monday night when he was killed. On Monday night, local people gathered around the man's body shortly after the horror incident, which happened at around 9pm, with one distraught youth, who was with Mr Rostas, sobbing: 'He's not breathing' and 'I had beef with them for ages' in relation to the suspects. Gardaí are continuing to appeal for anyone with any information regarding this collision to contact authorities. A Garda spokesperson said: 'Gardaí in Balbriggan are continuing to investigate all of the circumstances surrounding a fatal road traffic incident that occurred on Railway Street, Balbriggan, shortly after 9:00pm on Monday'. They added: 'Investigating Gardaí are appealing to the public for any witnesses to the incident to come forward. 'They are particularly interested in the movements of a black saloon car observed in the area at the time, which was later abandoned following a collision on Drogheda Street, Balbriggan with a second saloon car shortly after the fatal incident. 'Gardaí are appealing to any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the Railway Street and Drogheda Street areas of Balbriggan between 8.30pm and 9.30pm to make it available to investigators. 'Anyone with information is urged to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 666 4500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.' Gardaí have also appealed for people to not share footage of this incident on social media. They added: 'An Garda Síochána is aware that images and video footage related to this incident are circulating on social media and messaging platforms. We are appealing to anyone who receives this content to refrain from sharing or reposting it further.' The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man killed in 'targeted' hit & run named as community mourns 'horrendous' death
The man killed in a 'targeted' hit-and-run in a north Dublin town has been named locally as Mircea Rostas as the town comes to terms with the shocking killing. Mr Rostas, who was in his 30s, was hit by a car on Railway Street in Balbriggan on Monday night. That car failed to remain at the scene. His body was removed from the scene on Tuesday morning. A post-mortem examination has been completed by the State pathologist, the results of which are not being released for operational reasons. It's understood Mr Rostas was targeted as part of an ongoing feud between members of the Roma community, which had been simmering for several weeks until Monday night when he was killed. On Monday night, local people gathered around the man's body shortly after the horror incident, which happened at around 9pm, with one distraught youth, who was with Mr Rostas, sobbing: 'He's not breathing' and 'I had beef with them for ages' in relation to the suspects. The chief suspect, a man in his 40s, has been identified by Gardaí and it is understood he knew his victim well. As of Tuesday afternoon, the suspect had yet to be arrested. Two crime scenes were declared in the town - one on Railway Street where Mr Rostas lost his life and a second scene on Drogheda Street, outside Balbriggan Garda Station, where a car was rammed. On Tuesday morning, three cars remained on the road, which was cordoned off until a technical examination was carried out. Shortly before lunchtime on Tuesday, the vehicles were removed from the scene and the road was reopened. Earlier, local councillor Tony Murphy told the Irish Mirror it was "horrendous" news for the family of Mr Rostas. "It's absolutely devastating for Balbriggan," said Cllr Murphy. "And equally, I must say, it must be horrendous for the family [of Mr Rostas] to wake up to this news this morning. "And I know speculation is out there as to what happened, but I have 100 per cent confidence in the Gardaí, and they will get to the bottom of this, and they will take the appropriate action. "And I'd like to say to the people, Balbriggan is generally a safe town and not to be too concerned. "And we have a good vigilant Garda force in the town, so there wouldn't be too much to be to be concerned about, although this is going to rock Balbriggan, that's for sure." Shocked locals who gathered on Drogheda Street on Tuesday morning said they are "absolutely shocked" over what happened. 'It's absolutely shocking,' one local told the Irish Mirror. 'I only heard about it all this morning when I saw news online. It's terrible.' 'We heard all the sirens on Monday night but didn't know what was happening,' another local said. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area at the time are asked to make it available to Gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 666 4500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
