Hate crime: Indian man brutally beaten, stripped in Ireland

Dublin: The Indian Embassy in Ireland has confirmed it is actively engaging with Irish authorities after an Indian national was violently assaulted in Tallaght, a southwestern suburb of Dublin, over the weekend.

In a statement posted on X, the Embassy said: “Regarding the recent incident of physical attack on an Indian national that happened in Tallaght, Dublin, the Embassy is in touch with the victim and his family. All requisite assistance is being provided. The Embassy is also in contact with the relevant Irish authorities in this regard.”

The assault took place around 6 p.m. on Saturday, when a man in his 40s, originally from India, was reportedly attacked by a group of young men. He was severely beaten and partially stripped before passersby intervened and rescued him. His trousers were forcibly removed by the attackers, according to The Irish Times.

Ireland's national police and security service, An Garda Síochána, has launched an investigation into the assault, which is being treated as a potential hate crime. Media reports suggest that the group falsely accused the victim of inappropriate behaviour around children—allegations later amplified online, including by far-right and anti-immigrant accounts.

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The injured man was taken to Tallaght University Hospital and was discharged early Sunday morning. Authorities believe some of the attackers may be linked to other unprovoked assaults on foreign nationals in the Tallaght area in recent times.

Paul Murphy, a member of the Irish Parliament representing People Before Profit, strongly condemned the assault. “It’s horrifying to see a vicious attack like this happen in our neighbourhood,” he said, adding, “Responsibility lies not just with those who perpetrated the violence but also with those who have been spreading racist lies. The community is really shocked and outraged and will stand together against violence, hate and division.”

Investigations are ongoing.

With IANS inputs