Fr Peter McVerry

Homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry is recovering after being assaulted in “a minor incident” at his Dublin home, Independent.ie has learned.

“Peter has stressed this is only the second time in 40 years that he has been assaulted and he does not want this minor incident to distract from the issue of homelessness and people impacted by it,” he added. Mr Doyle said the individual involved “has since realised the impact of their actions” and apologised to Fr McVerry. Pat Doyle, the organisation’s chief executive, said: “In light of speculation locally and on foot of media queries, we can confirm that Peter was involved in a minor incident at his home in recent days.

HOMELESSNESS CAMPAIGNER FATHER Peter McVerry suffered minor injuries after he was the victim of an assault at his own home. The Peter McVerry Trust issued a ...

In the brief interaction that followed Fr Peter McVerry sustained minor injuries leading to bruising on his face, particularly around one eye. Peter considers the matter resolved.” Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to you

Fr Peter McVerry is “recovering from his injuries” after being assaulted at his home in Ballymun, north Dublin on Wednesday morning.

"He’s done a lot for the homeless. He’s done a lot for me, personally. Campaigner Rory O'Neill, aka Panti Bliss, has told how the homeless on our streets are just "the tip of the iceberg." The founder of the Peter McVerry Trust answered the door to a man looking for help in the early hours of Wednesday morning, June 8, and was attacked. Homelessness campaigner opened the door of his home to a person looking for help in the early hours of Wednesday morning, June 8, and was attacked. Campaigner Rory O'Neill, aka Panti Bliss, has told how the homeless on our streets are just "the tip of the iceberg."

Fr McVerry sustained minor injuries leading to bruising on his face, particularly around one eye.

“We are issuing the statement to offer clarity on Peter's wellbeing, he is recovering from his injuries which are thankfully only superficial and did not result in hospitalisation or attendance at A&E,” said Mr Doyle.The Trust continues to offer every support to Fr Peter who is back at work “helping vulnerable people impacted by homelessness and addiction,” continued the statement. It was only the second time in 40 years that he had been assaulted.“In light of speculation and on foot of an enquiry we can confirm that Peter McVerry was involved in a minor incident at his home in recent days. In a statement from The Peter McVerry Trust, which was read out by Joe Duffy on RTÉ radio’s Liveline programme on Monday, the charity confirmed that Fr McVerry had been assaulted at his home last week.