Man charged over alleged assault on Catherine Connolly canvassers

Man due in court tomorrow

It was reported to gardaí that two females had been assaulted in North Strand Road shortly before 4pm on Friday. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times
It was reported to gardaí that two females had been assaulted in North Strand Road shortly before 4pm on Friday. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times

A man who was arrested by gardaí investigating an alleged assault on two women during canvassing for Catherine Connolly in north Dublin is to appear in court.

The alleged assault occurred in North Strand Road on Friday as Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald joined the canvass.

A spokesperson said: “Gardaí have charged the man, aged in his 30s, who was arrested in connection with an alleged assault on two females on North Strand Road, Dublin 1 on Friday, October 24th, 2025.”

He will appear in court on Monday.

Ms Connolly won the election to become Ireland’s next president, with the result announced on Saturday evening. - PA

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