Woman assaulted after she fled a fire at a house in Dublin

Both gardaí and members of the Dublin Fire Brigade were getting the occupants of the house to safety when the incident happened.

A woman was assaulted after she fled a fire at a house in west Dublin in the early hours of this morning.

Gardaí in Blanchardstown are investigating the attack and are trying to identify the persons present around the property at the time.

Both gardaí and members of the Dublin Fire Brigade were getting the occupants of the house to safety when the incident happened.

They had responded to emergency calls about the fire in the Mulhuddart area at around 4.30am.

The woman, aged in her 50s, had to be taken to hospital, where her injuries are said to be not serious. No one sustained injuries from the fire.

A Garda statement said: “Gardaí at Blanchardstown are appealing for witnesses following a fire at a residential property and alleged assault in Parslickstown, Mulhuddart during the early hours of Sunday, April 7.” The statement said gardaí and fire services were dispatched to the scene in Parslickstown Court at around 4.30am.

“The fire was extinguished by Dublin Fire Brigade, and all occupants were safely evacuated," it said.

The statement added: “During the incident, a female resident in her 50s was assaulted, and taken by ambulance to Connolly Hospital. Her injuries are reported as non-life-threatening.” It said the house sustained “extensive damage” and has been secured for forensic and technical examination.

“No arrests have been made at this time, and inquiries are ongoing," it said.

The statement said: “Investigating gardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly those who were in the Parslickstown area at the time of the incident, to come forward. Additionally, individuals with camera footage, including motorists with dash cam recordings from the area, are urged to share this footage with Gardaí.

“Anyone with information is requested to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station at 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”