A man in his 40s remains in a serious condition in hospital after being found injured on a bus in Dublin, following an alleged assault involving several individuals in Tallaght.
The victim was located on a bus along Drimnagh Road after Gardaí were alerted to the incident at Greenhills Court in Tallaght. Officers responded to the scene, near Tallaght Village, but those involved had already dispersed by the time they arrived.
Discovery and hospitalisation
The injured man was transported to St James's Hospital after being found on the bus. His condition is described as serious.
The scene at Greenhills Court remains cordoned off as investigations continue.
Garda appeal for witnesses
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. In a statement, they said: "Shortly before 3pm on Tuesday, 27th October 2026, Gardaí received a report of an alleged assault involving several individuals at Greenhills Court, Tallaght, Dublin 24. On arrival of Gardaí, those involved had already left the scene."
"During follow-up inquiries, Gardaí located a man in his 40s - who had sustained injuries in the incident - on a bus in the Drimnagh area a short time later. He was transported to St James's Hospital for treatment, where his condition is currently understood to be serious."
"The scene remains preserved and inquiries are ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station at 01 6666000 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111."
