Indian-Origin Man Alleges Racist Assault By Teenagers In Dublin, Suffers Fractured Cheekbone

Last Updated:July 31, 2025, 13:13 IST

An Indian-origin man in Dublin alleged he was brutally assaulted by a group of teenagers in a racist attack, leaving him with a fractured cheekbone.

Indian man attacked in Dublin (Photos: LinkedIn)

An Indian-origin man has alleged he was targeted in a racist attack near his residence in Dublin, Ireland. According to his LinkedIn profile, the man identified himself as Santosh Yadav and said the incident happened while he was taking a walk near his apartment.

In a lengthy post on LinkedIn, Santosh Yadav alleged he was attacked by a group of six people, believed to be teenagers. The attack left him with a fractured cheekbone.

The man wrote, “After having dinner, I was walking near my apartment when a group of six teenagers attacked me from behind."

“They snatched my glasses, breaking them, and then beat me relentlessly across my head, face, neck, chest, hands, and legs—leaving me bleeding on the pavement," he added.

“I managed to call the Gardaí, and an ambulance took me to Blanchardstown Hospital. The medical team confirmed my cheekbone is fractured, and I have now been referred for specialist care," he added.

Also stressing on other similar incidents, Santosh Yadav on LinkedIn wrote, “This is not an isolated incident. Racist attacks on Indian men and other minorities are surging across Dublin—on buses, in housing estates, and on public streets."

“Yet, the government is silent. There is no action being taken against these perpetrators. They run free and are emboldened to attack again," he mentioned.

“We deserve to feel safe. We deserve to walk on the streets without fear," the man’s post read.

On July 19, a 33-year-old Indian-origin man was attacked with a machete by a group of teenagers in Melbourne’s Altona Meadows.

The incident marked the second such violent assault that came to light against Indians in Australia within a week.

Saurabh Anand was ambushed by five teenagers while he was walking home after buying medicines from a pharmacy at the Central Square Shopping Centre, Australia Today reported.

Bystanders came to his aid and called emergency services. He was rushed to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in critical condition.

Initially, doctors feared they would have to amputate his left hand. However, after hours of emergency surgery, which included inserting screws into his wrist and hand, surgeons were able to reattach it successfully, as per the report.

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Vani Mehrotra

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

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