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16th Sep 2024

Man arrested following attempted abduction of a minor in Dublin

Kat O'Connor

Gardaí in Dublin have launched an investigation

A man has been arrested following the attempted abduction of a minor in Dublin 9 this weekend.

The incident occurred over the weekend on Saturday, September 14th.

Gardaí launched an investigation following the attempted abduction.

They confirmed a male attempted to abduct a minor at a residential building in Dublin 9.

A man in his 20s has been charged in connection with the attempted abduction.

He will appear before the Dublin District Court this morning.

Gardaí stated: “Gardaí investigating the alleged attempted abduction of a minor at a domestic residential building in Dublin 9 on Saturday evening, 14th September 2024 have charged a male.

“The male, aged in his 20s, will appear before the Dublin District Court No 1, Criminal Courts of Justice, Parkgate Street, Dublin 8 this morning, Monday 16th September 2024, at 10:30am.”

Gardaí added, “As this investigation is before the courts, An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time.”

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