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Sunday World
a day ago
- Sunday World
Post-mortem ‘key' as criminal investigation launched into death of man allegedly pushed by garda
'For something so very innocuous at the start, for it to turn out like this with many lives destroyed over it, is such a deep tragedy,' a source said. A post-mortem examination on the body of a 51-year-old man who died after he was allegedly pushed by a garda in Dublin are 'absolutely key' to what direction the investigation takes. Fiosrú, the Office of the Police Ombudsman, confirmed yesterday that it had launched a criminal investigation into the death of the unnamed man. He had been socialising earlier before an interaction with the officer near the Holiday Inn on O'Connell Street at 4.15am on Friday, which was captured on CCTV. An alleged minor public order incident involving the man came to the attention of gardaí at the scene just before the interaction, resulting in the man falling and suffering fatal head injuries. O'Connell Street, Dublin Today's News in 90 Seconds - August 20th 'For something so very innocuous at the start, for it to turn out like this with many lives destroyed over it, is such a deep tragedy,' a source said. The garda at the centre of the case is expected to be suspended from duty, but this has not yet happened. 'The post-mortem will determine everything now – at its highest level this case could be a manslaughter charge pending the outcome of the examination and other aspects of the investigation,' a source said. 'At its lowest level it may be established that there is no case to answer from a criminal aspect and there are many other potential charges in between, such as assault and so on which could be considered also.' The man suffered injuries after hitting his head on the street following the interaction with the on-duty garda. He was rushed to hospital in a 'gravely ill' condition. He has been described as 'a very decent individual from a loving family'. Sources described what happened as a 'devastating tragedy for all involved'. 'No one is suggesting the garda set out that night to do any harm before this very unfortunate interaction occurred or had any such intentions,' a source said. Fiosrú said the man suffered 'serious harm', prompting a referral under new policing legislation. 'The man has now died and Fiosrú have been liaising with the Dublin City Coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist in relation to a post-mortem,' it said. Fiosrú appealed for witnesses who may have been in the area at the time. In particular, investigators want to hear from anyone who was close to the hotel at about 4.15am, or from drivers – including taxis – who may have dashcam or mobile phone footage. 'Anyone with information which may be of assistance to this independent investigation is asked to contact Fiosrú at 0818 600 800 or info@ the Ombudsman's office said. The referral to Fiosrú was made under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which requires the garda commissioner to pass on any matter indicating that the act or omission of a garda member may have resulted in the death of, or serious harm to, a person.
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Irish Independent
Ombudsman launches criminal investigation after man (51) allegedly pushed by garda dies in hospital
The Dublin man passed away in the Mater Hospital yesterday evening. Fiosrú, the Office of the Police Ombudsman, confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that it had launched a 'criminal investigation' into the Dublin city incident. The man suffered the fatal injuries after hitting his head on the street following the interaction with the on-duty garda on O'Connell Street in the early hours of Friday morning. The incident, which happened near the Holiday Inn on O'Connell Street at 4.15am on Friday, was captured on good-quality CCTV. The Dublin man was rushed to hospital in a 'gravely ill' condition. He has been described as 'a very decent individual from a loving family'. Sources have described what has happened as a 'devastating tragedy for all involved'. In a statement, Fiosrú said the man suffered "serious harm', prompting a referral under new policing legislation. "The man has now died and Fiosrú have been liaising with the Dublin City Coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist in relation to a post mortem.' Fiosrú is now appealing for witnesses who may have been in the area at the time. In particular, investigators are keen to hear from anyone close to the hotel about 4.15am, or from drivers — including taxis — who may have dashcam or mobile phone footage. 'Anyone with information which may be of assistance to this independent investigation is asked to contact Fiosrú at 0818 600 800 or info@ the Ombudsman's office said. One of Fiosrú's on-call investigators attended the scene on Friday and the office confirmed it was continuing to engage with the man's family. The referral to Fiosrú was made under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which requires the Garda Commissioner to pass on any matter indicating that the act or omission of a garda member may have resulted in the death of, or serious harm to, a person. Section 203(1) of the Act provides for such referrals, while Section 208(1)(b) prevents the Ombudsman's office from making further public comment while an investigation is under way. "Fiosrú has commenced a criminal investigation into the incident pursuant to section 208(1)(b) of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act, 2024,' a spokesperson said. A Garda spokesperson said: 'An Garda Síochána referred an incident to Fiosrú following an interaction between a member of the public and an on-duty Garda member on Friday 15 August 2025.'
Sunday World
2 days ago
- Sunday World
Criminal investigation launched after man allegedly pushed by garda dies in hospital
The Dublin man passed away in the Mater Hospital yesterday evening A 51-year-old man who suffered critical head injuries after being allegedly pushed by a garda has died in hospital. The Dublin man passed away in the Mater Hospital yesterday evening. Fiosrú, the Office of the Police Ombudsman, confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that it has launched a 'criminal investigation' into the incident. The man suffered the fatal injuries after hitting his head on the street following the interaction with the on-duty garda on O'Connell Street in the early hours of Friday morning. The early morning incident, which happened near the Holiday Inn on O'Connell Street at 4.15am on Friday, was captured on good quality CCTV. O'Connell Street The 51-year-old Dublin man was rushed to hospital in a 'gravely ill' condition. The Dublin man has been described as 'a very decent individual from a loving family'. Sources have described what has happened as a 'devastating tragedy for all involved'. In a statement, Fiosrú, said the man suffered "serious harm', prompting a referral under new policing legislation. "The man has now died and Fiosrú have been liaising with the Dublin City Coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist in relation to a post mortem'. Fiosrú is now appealing for witnesses who may have been in the area at the time. In particular, investigators are keen to hear from anyone close to the hotel at around 4.15am, or from drivers — including taxis — who may have dashcam or mobile phone footage. 'Anyone with information which may be of assistance to this independent investigation is asked to contact Fiosrú at 0818 600 800 or info@ the Ombudsman's office said. One of Fiosrú's on-call investigators attended the scene on Friday and the office confirmed it is continuing to engage with the man's family. The referral to Fiosrú was made under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which requires the Garda Commissioner to pass on any matter indicating that the act or omission of a garda member may have resulted in the death of, or serious harm to, a person. Section 203(1) of the Act provides for such referrals, while Section 208(1)(b) prevents the Ombudsman's office from making further public comment while an investigation is underway. "Fiosrú has commenced a criminal investigation into the incident pursuant to section 208(1)(b) of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act, 2024,' a spokesperson said. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: 'An Garda Síochána referred an incident to Fiosrú following an interaction between a member of the public and an on-duty Garda Member on Friday 15th August 2025'. Garda jacket. Stock image. Today's News in 90 Seconds - August 19th
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Irish Independent
Criminal investigation launched by ombudsman after man (51) allegedly pushed by garda dies in hospital
A 51-year-old man who suffered critical head injuries after being allegedly pushed by a garda has died in hospital. The Dublin man passed away in the Mater Hospital yesterday evening. Fiosrú, the Office of the Police Ombudsman, confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that it has launched a 'criminal investigation' into the incident. The man suffered the fatal injuries after hitting his head on the street following the interaction with the on-duty garda on O'Connell Street in the early hours of Friday morning. The early morning incident, which happened near the Holiday Inn on O'Connell Street at 4.15am on Friday, was captured on good quality CCTV. O'Connell Street, Dublin Today's News in 90 Seconds - August 19th The 51-year-old Dublin man was rushed to hospital in a 'gravely ill' condition. The Dublin man has been described as 'a very decent individual from a loving family'. Sources have described what has happened as a 'devastating tragedy for all involved'. In a statement, Fiosrú, said the man suffered "serious harm', prompting a referral under new policing legislation. "The man has now died and Fiosrú have been liaising with the Dublin City Coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist in relation to a post mortem'. Fiosrú is now appealing for witnesses who may have been in the area at the time. In particular, investigators are keen to hear from anyone close to the hotel at around 4.15am, or from drivers — including taxis — who may have dashcam or mobile phone footage. 'Anyone with information which may be of assistance to this independent investigation is asked to contact Fiosrú at 0818 600 800 or info@ the Ombudsman's office said. One of Fiosrú's on-call investigators attended the scene on Friday and the office confirmed it is continuing to engage with the man's family. The referral to Fiosrú was made under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which requires the Garda Commissioner to pass on any matter indicating that the act or omission of a garda member may have resulted in the death of, or serious harm to, a person. Section 203(1) of the Act provides for such referrals, while Section 208(1)(b) prevents the Ombudsman's office from making further public comment while an investigation is underway. "Fiosrú has commenced a criminal investigation into the incident pursuant to section 208(1)(b) of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act, 2024,' a spokesperson said. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: 'An Garda Síochána referred an incident to Fiosrú following an interaction between a member of the public and an on-duty Garda Member on Friday 15th August 2025'.
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Irish Independent
Man who was allegedly pushed by garda dies in hospital
The Dublin man passed away in the Mater Hospital yesterday evening. He suffered the fatal injuries after hitting his head on the street following the interaction with the on-duty garda on O'Connell Street in the early hours of Friday morning. The case is the subject of a major investigation by Fiosru, the Police Ombudsman, who have appealed for information in the case. The early morning incident which happened near the Holiday Inn on O'Connell Street at 4.15am on Friday was captured on good quality CCTV. The 51-year-old Dublin man was rushed to hospital in a 'gravely ill' condition. The Dublin man has been described as 'a very decent individual from a loving family'. Sources have described what has happened as a 'devastating tragedy for all involved'. It is understood the garda who is based at a north inner city station has not yet faced disciplinary sanctions in relation to the incident which followed an interaction between gardaí and the 51-year-old man. In a statement, Fiosrú, said the man suffered "serious harm', prompting a referral under new policing legislation. Fiosrú is now appealing for witnesses who may have been in the area at the time. In particular, investigators are keen to hear from anyone close to the hotel at around 4.15am, or from drivers — including taxis — who may have dashcam or mobile phone footage. 'Anyone with information which may be of assistance to this independent investigation is asked to contact Fiosrú at 0818 600 800 or info@ the Ombudsman's office said. One of Fiosrú's on-call investigators attended the scene on Friday and the office confirmed it is continuing to engage with the man's family. The referral to Fiosrú was made under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which requires the Garda Commissioner to pass on any matter indicating that the act or omission of a garda member may have resulted in the death of, or serious harm to, a person. Section 203(1) of the Act provides for such referrals, while Section 208(1)(b) prevents the Ombudsman's office from making further public comment while an investigation is underway. Fiosrú said the investigation is ongoing and that no additional details could be provided at this stage. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: 'An Garda Síochána referred an incident to Fiosrú following an interaction between a member of the public and an on-duty Garda Member on Friday 15th August 2025'.
