A woman in her 30s has died after she was allegedly pushed from a second-storey balcony in Belmayne, north Dublin. Gardaí are continuing to investigate the fatal incident and are appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone who may have recorded footage in the area.
Woman dies after alleged assault in Belmayne
The incident happened near Main Street in Belmayne, Dublin 13, between 3pm and 3.45pm on Monday, September 28th. Gardaí attended the scene after reports of a serious assault involving a woman and examined a balcony at a second-storey apartment.
The woman was taken to Beaumont Hospital for treatment. She died in hospital on Wednesday, according to the information released about the case.
The death has now transformed the investigation from a serious assault inquiry into a fatal incident. Gardaí have not publicly released the woman’s identity.
Man arrested and released without charge
A man in his 20s was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the investigation. He was released without charge the following day, and a file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Being released without charge does not end the Garda investigation. The DPP will consider the evidence submitted and determine whether any prosecution should proceed. No conclusion about criminal responsibility should be drawn while the investigation remains ongoing.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses and video footage
Investigators are asking anyone who was near Main Street, Belmayne, during the relevant period to come forward. This includes residents, pedestrians, motorists and delivery drivers who may have seen activity around the apartment complex.
Gardaí are also seeking dashcam, mobile-phone or other video footage recorded between 3pm and 3.45pm on September 28th. Even footage that appears unrelated may assist investigators in establishing movements and events in the area.
Information can be provided to:
- Coolock Garda station: (01) 666-4200
- Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111
- Any Garda station
- The incident occurred in Belmayne, Dublin 13, on Monday, September 28th.
- The woman, aged in her 30s, later died in Beaumont Hospital.
- A man in his 20s was arrested and released without charge.
- A file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
- Gardaí are seeking witnesses and video footage.
What happens next in the investigation?
Gardaí are expected to continue gathering witness statements, reviewing available footage and examining the scene. The evidence will form part of the file sent to the DPP, who independently assesses whether the legal threshold for a prosecution has been met.
Because the case is developing, further information may be released as investigative steps are completed. Gardaí have not disclosed details about the circumstances leading up to the alleged fall beyond the appeal for witnesses.
How can witnesses help?
Anyone with relevant information should contact investigators directly rather than sharing potentially sensitive material publicly. People with video footage should preserve the original file and avoid editing it, as metadata and surrounding footage may be important to the inquiry.
Members of the public should also avoid identifying individuals online or speculating about the case. Such posts can cause distress to those affected and may interfere with an active investigation.
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Frequently asked questions
Where did the incident happen?
The alleged assault happened near Main Street in Belmayne, Dublin 13, at a second-storey apartment.
When did the woman die?
The woman died in Beaumont Hospital on Wednesday, after being taken there for treatment following the incident on Monday.
Has anyone been charged?
No. A man in his 20s was arrested but was released without charge. A file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for consideration.
How can information be reported?
Witnesses can contact Coolock Garda station on (01) 666-4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Conclusion
The death of the woman following the alleged balcony fall is the subject of an ongoing Garda investigation. The central priority now is to establish what happened in Belmayne on September 28th, while the DPP considers the file submitted by investigators. Anyone with information or relevant footage should contact Gardaí directly. This remains a developing Breaking News Ireland story, and further updates should be based on confirmed information.
