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Update 3: Serious Incident, Parnell Square East, Dublin 1, 23rd November 2023

Issue Date: 24 November 2023

An Garda Síochána continue to investigate all the circumstances of a serious assault which occurred on Parnell Square East shortly after 1:30pm on Thursday afternoon, 23rd November 2023.

The scene of the incident at Parnell Square East remains preserved at this time. The road is currently closed to traffic and diversions are in place.

The girl, aged 5, who was seriously injured during the incident remains in a critical condition in CHI Temple Street.

The girl, aged 6, continues to receive medical treatment for less serious injuries in CHI Crumlin.

The boy, aged 5, was discharged from CHI Crumlin yesterday evening.

The adult female, aged in her 30s, remains in a serious condition in The Mater Hospital.

The adult male, aged in his 50s, also remains in a serious condition in a hospital in the Dublin Region.

An Garda Síochána is appealing to any person with any information on this attack to contact investigating Gardaí. Investigating Gardaí are also appealing to any person who may have mobile phone footage of the attack or the immediate aftermath to make this footage available to An Garda Síochána.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mountjoy Garda Station 01 666 8600 the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

An Garda Síochána are not in a position to provide any further information at this time.