Dublin Bus 'actively investigating' footage appearing to show child being struck by man in hi-vis vest
Although Gardaí do not comment on videos circulating online, a spokesperson confirmed that authorities are investigating an alleged assault that occurred in Ballymun on Friday
Dublin Bus have said they are "actively investigating" footage which appears to show a young child being struck by a man wearing a hi-vis vest.
Footage has been shared widely across social media that shows an incident which occurred at a bus stop in Ballymun along the 140 route on Friday night. In the short clip, a child can be seen interacting with another person who is standing on the steps of the bus.
Moments later, a man wearing a hi-vis vest can be seen stepping forward before slapping the child with his hand. The young child then appears to fall to the ground and can be heard crying.
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A spokesperson for Dublin Bus told the Irish Mirror: “Dublin Bus is aware of footage showing an alleged incident occurring adjacent to a bus on the 140 route.
“We are actively investigating this footage. Dublin Bus is taking this alleged incident very seriously. The safety of passengers is of the utmost importance.”
Although Gardaí do not comment on videos circulating online, a spokesperson confirmed that authorities are investigating an alleged assault that occurred in Ballymun on Friday.
A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: “An Garda Síochána does not comment on third-party material and videos circulating online, the contents of which cannot be verified.
“Gardaí are investigating a report of alleged assault that occurred in Ballymun, Dublin 11 on Friday night, 27 December. Enquiries are ongoing into the matter.”
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