Gardai investigating a robbery and assault in Clondalkin appeal for witnesses

GARDAI are appealing for witnesses to a robbery and assault incident that occurred shortly before 8pm on Grand Canal Banks, Clondalkin on Sunday, December 5.

A man in his 30’s was threatened and assaulted by six youths and an electric scooter was taken during the incident. Gardai arrested four youths and recovered the scooter shortly after the incident.

A statement released by Gardaí today said: “Gardai investigating an incident of robbery and assault on Grand Canal Banks, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 on Sunday 5th December, 2021 are appealing for witnesses.

“Shortly before 8pm, a man in his 30s was threatened and assaulted by six youths. During the incident an electric scooter was taken. Gardai arrested four youths and recovered the scooter a short time later.

“All four youths were taken to Ballyfermot and Clondalkin Garda stations where they were detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. All four have since been released without charge pending files being prepared for the Juvenile Liaison Officer.”

Gardai are appealing to anyone who was in the area between 7.30pm and 8.30pm, who may have witnessed this incident to come forward. They are particularly appealing to any road users who were travelling on the road at the time with camera footage to make this available to them.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda station on 01 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.