A tragic incident occurred in west Dublin where a young man, Thomas Griffin, lost his life after a suspected assault. Thomas, a 32-year-old boxer, was reportedly attacked at the War Memorial Gardens near Islandbridge and subsequently tried to escape by entering the River Liffey. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, Thomas passed away in the hospital.

This devastating event follows the earlier loss of Thomas’ younger brother, James, who was fatally stabbed at a club event several years ago. The Griffin family, from Ballyfermot, has now experienced two heartbreaking tragedies. Thomas was well-regarded in the boxing community, having trained at St Matthews Boxing Club in Ballyfermot.

The community has been mourning the loss of Thomas, with tributes pouring in from various individuals, including professional boxer Luke Keeler. Local councillor Daithi Doolan expressed condolences and urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward to help provide answers to the family.

Authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Thomas Griffin’s death. They are calling on potential witnesses or individuals with relevant information to assist in shedding light on the events that transpired on the evening of the incident. Witnesses are encouraged to contact the authorities to aid in the investigation.