Woman (30s) injured and gardaí forced to withdraw after missiles thrown in Dublin

Eva Osborne

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a woman was injured by fireworks and gardaí had missiles thrown at them at a residence in Crumlin, Dublin 12, on Halloween.

Gardaí were on patrol at Cashel Avenue, Crumlin, Co Dublin, early on the evening of Friday at a public gathering at a bonfire.

Fireworks were discharged and missiles were thrown at uniform gardaí, who were forced to withdraw.

In a statement, An Garda Síochána said it escalated its capacity, including deployment of Public Order Units, who secured the area and assisted Dublin Fire Brigade to attend safely.

Shortly after 6:30pm on Halloween, members at the scene became aware of a report of the discharge of a firework into a private residence.

A woman (aged in her 30s) was initially treated at scene by Dublin Fire Brigade personnel and subsequently conveyed to St James’s hospital for treatment of serious injuries, believed to be non-life-threatening at this time.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward.

Anyone in the area of Cashel Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12, between 5:45pm and 6:45pm on Friday, October 31st, who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), is asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crumlin Garda Station on (01) 666 6200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.