Three teens hospitalized after car driven into Skerries

Three teenagers were hospitalized after a car was deliberately driven into a group of young people in the seaside town of Skerries, north County Dublin, on the evening of Saturday, July 18, 2026. The incident, which occurred following a large public disorder incident on Harbour Road, has prompted a police investigation and calls for increased resources in the area.

The Gardaí stated they responded to reports of a disturbance shortly after 9:30 p.m., where a large group of youths had gathered and a fight had broken out. During the altercation, a vehicle was driven at multiple people. Three teenagers, two females and one male, were taken to Beaumont Hospital for treatment of injuries described as non-life-threatening. Police later confirmed that a man in his 20s was arrested on Sunday, July 19, in connection with the incident.

Video footage of the event circulated widely online, showing chaotic scenes. Witnesses and police described a white BMW being reversed at speed into a group before driving forward and striking individuals again. At least one person was thrown into the air upon impact. Investigators are examining CCTV and online videos and have appealed to witnesses or anyone...