Gardai <\/a>are now awaiting the results of a post mortem examination to determine the course of the investigation.<\/p>\nIn a statement, officers appealed for any witnesses to come forward: \u201cGardai 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 30th May 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cGardai and emergency services attended 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 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\u2019 Hospital, where he subsequently passed away on Sunday 31st May 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cA post-mortem examination will be carried out. The investigation is being carried out under a Senior Investigating Officer.<\/p>\n
\u201cGardai are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information in relation to this incident to come forward.<\/p>\n
\u201cAny 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 \u2013 are asked to make this footage available to Gardai.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnyone 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
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