Ryan Craig charged with attempted murder after pedestrian struck by van in Clondalkin

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Ryan Craig, 24, of Shancastle Drive, Clondalkin, appeared at Blanchardstown District Court charged with attempted murder. The proceedings were reported on 22 October 2024.

The charge concerned an alleged hit-and-run on Cloverhill Road, Clondalkin, on 20 October 2024. A pedestrian in his 20s was seriously injured after being struck by a van at about 1.45pm.

Garda Shane Harten said Craig was arrested at Lucan Garda Station at 2.52am on 22 October and charged with attempted murder. He said Craig made no reply when charged.

Judge David McHugh granted an application for legal aid and remanded Craig in custody to appear before Cloverhill District Court by video link on Friday. The judge said there would be no application for bail in those circumstances; applications for bail in serious cases, including attempted murder, are dealt with by the High Court.

This case may have concluded differently. The outcome has not yet been confirmed by a public source we could find.