Man (30s) hospitalised with burn injuries following public order incident

A MAN in his thirties suffered serious burn injuries during a public order incident in Inchicore on Wednesday evening.

At approximately 5.15pm on Wednesday, May 4, gardai received reports of a serious public order incident involving a group of males at Thornton Heights in Dublin 8.

According to a Garda statement issued: “During the incident, a male in his 30s suffered serious burn injuries.

“The male is currently receiving medical treatment in St James’s Hospital.”

Gardai preserved a number of scenes for technical examination, with investigations ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigating gardai at Kilmainham Garda Station on 01 666 9700.

Gardai are also appealing for anyone who may have video recordings of the incident or any road users who were in the Thornton Heights area of Inchicore between 5pm to 6pm and who may have video footage (dash-cam or other form).