Dublin woman dies in hospital after balcony fall following assault in Belmayne
A woman in her 30s has died at Beaumont Hospital after sustaining severe injuries in an alleged assault and balcony fall in Belmayne, north Dublin, on 28 September 2026.
Incident near Main Street in Belmayne
Emergency services and police units were dispatched to a residential location in Belmayne, Dublin 13, following reports of a serious incident on Monday, 28 September 2026. Gardaí arrived at the scene near Main Street shortly after 3:40pm, where they discovered a woman in her 30s lying on the ground outside the property. According to preliminary findings by investigators, the woman sustained a serious assault inside an apartment prior to falling from a height. Detectives are examining whether the victim fell while attempting to escape the assault or whether she was knocked or pushed from a balcony. Paramedics treated the victim at the scene for severe trauma before rushing her to Beaumont Hospital in north Dublin for emergency treatment.
Medical response and post-mortem examination
The woman remained in critical condition under intensive care at Beaumont Hospital following the Monday afternoon incident. Gardaí confirmed that she died from her injuries, with reports from authorities noting her death on either Wednesday, 30 September or Thursday, 1 October. Following the confirmation of her death, a post-mortem examination was arranged to establish the exact physiological cause of death. Investigating gardaí stated that the formal medical findings of the post-mortem will determine the subsequent course and classification of their inquiry. In response to the fatality, an official Family Liaison Officer was appointed to maintain communication and provide assistance to the victim's family.
- Gardaí discover an injured woman outside a property on Main Street in Belmayne
- A man in his 20s is arrested in connection with the assault
- The arrested man is released without charge as a file is prepared for the DPP
- Gardaí confirm the woman died in Beaumont Hospital from her injuries
Arrest and referral to prosecutors
During the initial stages of the inquiry, gardaí arrested a man in his 20s on Tuesday, 29 September in connection with the Belmayne assault. The suspect was brought to a garda station for formal questioning regarding his alleged involvement in the events leading to the woman's fall. On Wednesday, 30 September, investigating officers released the man from custody without charge. Gardaí confirmed that a full investigative file is currently being prepared for transmission to the Director of Public Prosecutions. The Director of Public Prosecutions will evaluate the evidence compiled by investigators to decide whether formal criminal charges will be initiated.
Garda appeal for witnesses and video footage
Gardaí have issued an appeal asking the public for assistance and evidence regarding the events that occurred in north Dublin on Monday, 28 September. Investigators are requesting that anyone who was present in the vicinity of Main Street in Belmayne between 3:00pm and 3:45pm contact the investigation team. Officers are particularly interested in obtaining any visual recordings from that time window, including dash-cam recordings from vehicles, cyclist cameras, and mobile phone footage. The inquiry team emphasized that even minor details observed around Main Street during the 45-minute timeframe could assist investigators. Members of the public with any relevant information can contact local police directly or reach out through confidential reporting lines.
Anyone with information can contact Coolock Garda Station on 01 666 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
