Man charged over Dublin hijacking incident

The car in question was later involved in a collision on the Chapelizod Bypass
Man charged over Dublin hijacking incident

Muireann Duffy

A man has been charged in connection with a hijacking incident in Dublin on Tuesday evening.

The incident took place on Northbrook Avenue in Ranelagh at around 8pm when a male took control of a car and drove from the area.

Gardaí said the vehicle was later involved in a collision on the Chapelizod Bypass.

A man in his early 20s was arrested in connection with the incident and held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

He has since been charged and is due to appear in court on Wednesday.

Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.

More in this section

Man admits sexually assaulting woman in hospital while awaiting psychiatric assessment Man admits sexually assaulting woman in hospital while awaiting psychiatric assessment
DUP announces independent review into fresh claims involving Jeffrey Donaldson DUP announces independent review into fresh claims involving Jeffrey Donaldson
Covid- 19 Dublin Scenes 'Impecunious' pickpocket who flew into Dublin to target tourists is jailed

Sponsored Content

Young woman managing finances at home with phone and piggy bank Government Personal Investment Account must target mainstream savers
Powering performance: South East Technological University is shaping sporting success Powering performance: South East Technological University is shaping sporting success
Portrait smiling senior woman making purchases in the supermarket selecting checking a product. Caucasian elderly customer in gr Safe2Eat 2026: Helping Irish people make safer, smarter food choices this summer
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more