LATEST: Man due in court following serious stabbing incident in Dublin city centre
Victim was critically injured during assault which happened close to Rosie Hackett Bridge on Monday afternoon
A man who was being questioned by gardai following a stabbing incident close to Dublin city centre at the weekend has been charged and is due to appear in court.
Gardaí say they attended the scene following reports of a serious assault that occurred close to Rosie Hackett Bridge, Eden Quay, Dublin 1, at approximately 4.30pm on Monday.
Following the incident, the victim was taken to the Mater Misericordiae Hospital for treatment of what are described as serious injuries.
A man, aged in his 30s, was subsequently arrested and is detained at a garda station in Dublin city. In an update, issued this Wednesday morning, gardai confirmed the suspect has since been charged.
"A man in his 30s, arrested in connection with this investigation, has now been charged. He is scheduled to appear before Court 1 at the Criminal Courts of Justice, this morning, Wednesday, June 4, 2025," read a brief statement.
Investigating gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and any person who may have been in the vicinity of Rosie Hackett Bridge between 4pm and 5pm on Monday is asked to come forward.
Gardaí say they are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have information or any mobile phone footage of the incident.
"Any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí," said a spokesperson.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Store Street garda station on 01 666 8000.