Gardai are appealing for witnesses to an alleged assault of a child at a bus stop in Ballymun last week.
The incident, which is also being investigated by Dublin Bus, happened on Friday, December 27 at a bus stop on the Ballymun Road. The alleged assault is understood to have been on a child and was carried out by an adult male.
Now gardai are appealing for anyone who may have been in the area at the time, or have direct knowledge of the incident, to contact them. A video appearing to show the alleged incident has also gone viral online.
A garda spokesman said: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a report of alleged assault in Ballymun, Dublin 11 on Friday night, 27th December 2024.
“The assault on a child by an adult male is reported to have occurred at a bus stop on Ballymun Road at approximately 9:50pm. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.
“In particular anyone who may have been in the vicinity at the time or with direct knowledge of the incident are also urged to contact Gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ballymun Garda Station on 01 666 4400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
A spokesperson for Dublin Bus previously told Dublin Live: “Dublin Bus is aware of footage showing an alleged incident occurring adjacent to a bus on the 140 route. We are actively investigating this footage. Dublin Bus is taking this alleged incident very seriously. The safety of our customers and employees is always our priority.”
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