"Gardaí were alerted to an incident on Kimmage Road Lower, Dublin 12, shortly after 4pm on Tuesday, 1st October 2025, following reports that a number of individuals had been approached and assaulted by a lone male on foot. Gardaí responded and arrested a man in his late 20s at the scene. Two of the individuals assaulted -a wo"
"However, while this exchange was happening, a very elderly priest came to her rescue and further harm to her was thankfully prevented but she was later brought to hospital,"
"Among the people that this individual targeted was a 73-year-old woman who was walking near a church when he grabbed her,"
A lone male on foot approached and assaulted several people on Kimmage Road Lower, Dublin 12, shortly after 4pm. The suspect threatened passersby and allegedly attempted to stab a young woman pushing a pram, targeting her hand. A male jogger sustained a facial injury after being swiped with a small blade. A 73-year-old woman was grabbed near a church and later taken to hospital after a very elderly priest intervened to prevent further harm. Gardaí arrested a man in his late 20s at the scene. The implement has not been recovered and witnesses are being sought. The suspect reportedly has significant health issues.
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