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Dublin Live
3 hours ago
- Dublin Live
Gardai on high alert for retaliation attacks after man killed in hit-and-run
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Gardai are on high alert as there are fears of retaliation attacks following a hit-and-run which claimed the life of a man in his 30s. Sources say the victim, named locally as Mircea Rostas was targeted in a feud-related incident among members of the Roma community in Balbriggan, north Co Dublin. On Monday night local people gathered around the man's body shortly after the horrific incident at around 9pm. One distraught youth, who was with Mr Rostas, sobbed: 'He's not breathing,' and 'I had beef with them for ages,' in relation to the alleged suspects. Mr Rostas was mowed down by a vehicle on Railway Street in the town. The vehicle failed to remain at the scene. Shortly afterwards, in a second incident involving three cars, a black BMW 3 series was rammed outside Balbriggan Garda station on Drogheda Street. The Garda Public Order unit was deployed as tensions mounted in the seaside town shortly after both incidents. Two crime scenes were declared and remained sealed off in the town until yesterday afternoon. A man was arrested last night as part of investigations into the horrific hit-and-run. A statement confirmed: 'Gardai in Balbriggan are continuing to investigate all of the circumstances surrounding a fatal road traffic incident that occurred on Railway Street, Balbriggan, shortly after 9pm on Monday. The incident resulted in the death of a male aged in his 30s. 'A postmortem examination was carried out by the Office of the State Pathologist at Dublin City Mortuary. 'A preliminary report has been furnished to the investigation team, specific details are not being released at this time for operational reasons. 'The scene has been fully examined by the Garda Technical Bureau and Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. The road has since reopened to traffic. 'As part of the ongoing investigation, a man in his 40s has been 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 has been appointed. 'A Garda Family Liaison Officer has been assigned and is providing support to the deceased's family.' Investigating Gardai 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. A spokesman added: '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. 'An Garda Siochana 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.' A source told the Irish Mirror: 'Gardai are on high alert in the town now over fears of retaliation attacks.' Local councillor Tony Murphy added: 'It's horrendous for the family [of the deceased man] to wake up to this news. 'It's absolutely devastating for Balbriggan.' Locals gathered on Drogheda Street yesterday morning. 'It's absolutely shocking,' one told the Irish Mirror. 'I only heard about it all this morning when I saw news online. It's terrible.' Another said: 'We heard all the sirens on Monday night but didn't know what was happening.' 'God love his poor family. He is someone's child,' a third person added. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage .
The Journal
13 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
