A teenage boy has been taken into custody by the gardaí in connection with a serious assault on a US tourist in Dublin city centre. The arrest comes after 57-year-old Stephen Termini was brutally attacked by a group of youths on Store Street in Dublin on Wednesday evening.
The incident occurred shortly after Stephen Termini left his guesthouse accommodation on Talbot Street, and he was subjected to a vicious attack, involving kicking and beating. As a result of the assault, Mr. Termini sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Beaumont Hospital, where he remains in intensive care.
In response to the alarming incident, law enforcement acted swiftly, apprehending a teenage boy in connection with the attack. The boy is currently being held at a garda station in north Dublin, detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.
The assault on Mr. Termini has sparked widespread concern and condemnation, both within the local community and internationally. Such incidents not only pose a threat to the safety of tourists visiting Dublin but also raise broader concerns about public safety in the city centre.
As Mr. Termini continues to fight for his recovery in intensive care, the focus remains on bringing justice to the victim and ensuring that such incidents are thoroughly investigated to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The gardaí are urging anyone with information related to the attack or those involved to come forward and assist in the investigation.
