'Horrible' - Locals on death of man after alleged shoplifting incident on Dublin's Henry Street

"The man was detained by security after allegedly attempting to steal from a store on the street before gardaí then arrived on the scene. As the suspect attempted to flee by running from the department shop, an elderly pensioner in his 80s was injured. Described as a well-known figure in the area, a local said that the man, named Jimmy, is a "lovely gentleman"."

"After the alleged shoplifter was detained by gardaí and security, he then "became unresponsive" before he was then brought by ambulance to the nearby Mater Hospital, where he subsequently died. Gardaí have said that the Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination is set to take place. An eyewitness described the incident as "horrible" and was "shocked" to discover that the alleged shoplifter had subsequently died as a result of the matter."

"Gardaí confirmed on Saturday that the man, aged in his 30s, died after allegedly attempting to shoplift on the city centre street on Friday evening at around 5pm. The pensioner was left with a broken leg in the incident, but a Garda spokesperson describes his condition as "non-life-threatening" after he was taken to hospital."

"Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Additionally, they are appealing to anyone with video footage from the Henry Street area between 5pm and 5:30pm on Friday, 15th May 2026, to contact them. "Anyone with information is asked to contact Store Street Garda Station on 01 6668000, the Garda Confidential Line, or any Garda Station.""

A man in his 30s died after allegedly attempting to shoplift in the city centre on Friday evening around 5pm. Security detained him after he allegedly tried to steal from a store, and Gardaí arrived at the scene. While the suspect attempted to flee by running from the department shop, an elderly pensioner in his 80s was injured. Locals said the pensioner suffered a broken leg, while Gardaí said his condition was non-life-threatening after he was taken to hospital. After being detained by Gardaí and security, the suspect became unresponsive and was taken by ambulance to Mater Hospital, where he later died. The Coroner was notified and a post-mortem examination is planned. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and for video footage from Henry Street between 5pm and 5:30pm on Friday, 15 May 2026.

Read at Irish Independent