Man in his 30s dies after swimming across river in Dublin following alleged assault
Gardaí are urging any witnesses of the alleged assault to come forward
A man in his 30s has died after he swam across a river in Dublin following an alleged assault on Saturday night.
Gardaí in Ballyfermot are investigating all the circumstances surrounding a number of incidents at the War Memorial Gardens in Islandbridge and on the Chapelizod Road, in Dublin on the evening of Saturday May 30, 2026.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene following reports that a male had swam across the River Liffey to lands adjacent to Chapelizod Road, following an alleged incident of assault in the vicinity of the War Memorial Gardens at approximately 10.20pm.
The male, aged in his 30s, was treated at the scene by personnel from the Dublin Fire Brigade before being removed by ambulance to St. James’ Hospital, where he subsequently passed away on Sunday.
A post-mortem examination will be carried out.
The investigation is being carried out under a Senior Investigating Officer.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information in relation to this incident to come forward.
Any persons or road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area between the hours of 9:00pm to 10:45:pm on Saturday 30th May 2026 - are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
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.