This article discusses the case of a 35-year-old violent gang member who lost his hand in an incident involving a suspected pipe-bomb. Dean Fagan, a career criminal, suffered severe injuries, with his hand completely obliterated before being taken to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin.

Gardaí responded to a report of criminal damage at a residential location in Coolock, where Fagan was injured. He has a history of over 80 convictions and was previously involved in serious crimes, including terrorizing a woman and her daughter during a burglary in Co. Meath.

In another incident, Fagan and an accomplice tied up a woman, destroyed her home, and stole money. He has also been linked to assaults on two sisters in Co. Kildare. Despite his criminal past, Fagan denied some of the allegations against him, claiming he was fighting with another man known to the victims.

Fagan has faced multiple convictions for various offenses, including possession of a firearm and criminal damage. He was involved in a hostage situation in prison and has a history of violent behavior. Gardaí are investigating the recent incident that led to Fagan losing his hand.