Exclusive: Figures obtained by the Irish Mirror show the extent of the capital’s problem with assaults in public places
There have been over 2,000 assaults in public places across Dublin so far this year, official garda figures show.
However, they do show a worrying increase in incidents of assault and obstruction against gardai and peace officers. The figures, which are from January to the end of July this year, show that there have been 2,353 assaults across the Dublin Metropolitan Region . “Covid-19 public health measures had a significant effect on crime, with most types of crime reporting reductions during the period.”
In 2021 there were 112 while so far this year there have been more - with the number increased to 127.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Here are the 2023-24 Munster Dr Harty Cup and Corn Uí Mhuirí drawsCashel CS and St Brendan’s Killarney are the defending champions.
Read more »
Ireland youngster heads on season-long loan after signing new Celtic dealBosun Lawal has joined Fleetwood Town for 2023/24.
Read more »
Department of Housing informed of ‘cashflow pressures’ at Peter McVerry TrustHousing charity told Dublin Region Homeless Executive about its financial difficulties in accordance with its obligations
Read more »
Dublin house prices now falling at sharpest rate in almost three yearsProperty prices continue to rise outside the capital but there was a significant fall-off in the number of transactions
Read more »
Leading Dublin businessman considering leaving capital because of crime epidemicRonan Rogerson, who owns two businesses in the city centre, said a firework attack by a mob of thugs he endured last week has led him for the first time to contemplate leaving the city he loves
Read more »