Two male teenagers arrested in relation to Ballyfermot assault
TWO male adult teenagers have been arrested in relation to a serious assault on two teenagers on Ballyfermot Road on Thursday, December 30, 2021.
A female and male sustained serious injuries during the assault and were both taken to St James’s Hospital to be treated for their injuries.
A statement by gardai this morning said: “Garda from Ballyfermot and Clondalkin have this morning conducted a number of searches and arrested two male adult teenagers in respect of a serious assault that took place in the vicinity of the Civic Offices Ballyfermot Road on the 30/12/2021 at approximately 9.30pm in which a female and a male sustained serious injuries.
“Both males are detained at Garda stations in west Dublin under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.”
In the assault Alanna Quinn Idris (17) suffered a ruptured eyeball, broken cheek bones and damage to her eye socket as a result of the attack.
Following a meeting between Ballyfermot political representatives, community groups and youth services, a vigil will be held on Saturday, January 8, at 11am, at Ballyfermot Civic Centre.
A GoFundMe page for Alanna and her friend, had raised over €70,000 by lunchtime on Wednesday.
Gardai at Ballyfermot are appealing for witness who may not yet have come forward and in particular motorists who may have dash cam footage from Ballyfermot Road between approximately 9.15pm and 10pm on January 30 to contact them at Ballyfermot Garda Station 6667200 or the Garda Confidential line 1800 666 111.
