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13/12/2011
Royal Canal Attack Victim 'Critical'
An attack in Dublin yesterday has led to Gardaí in Mountjoy seeking the public's help.
A man is very ill and listed as critical in hospital and police are investigating the serious assault of a male on Monday and wish to appeal for witnesses.
The incident came to light at approximately 3.30pm on Monday and saw Gardaí discovering a male in his 20s on waste ground on the bank of the Royal Canal at the rear of Shandon Park, Dublin 7.
The male was found with serious injuries and was taken to the Mater Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
A police statement said the area has been sealed off for a technical examination.
Their statement said: "Gardaí wish to appeal for witnesses to this assault or to anyone that may have noticed anything unusual or suspicious in the area between 9am and 3.30pm on the 12th December to contact Mountjoy Garda Station on 01-6668600, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
(BMcC/GK)
A man is very ill and listed as critical in hospital and police are investigating the serious assault of a male on Monday and wish to appeal for witnesses.
The incident came to light at approximately 3.30pm on Monday and saw Gardaí discovering a male in his 20s on waste ground on the bank of the Royal Canal at the rear of Shandon Park, Dublin 7.
The male was found with serious injuries and was taken to the Mater Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
A police statement said the area has been sealed off for a technical examination.
Their statement said: "Gardaí wish to appeal for witnesses to this assault or to anyone that may have noticed anything unusual or suspicious in the area between 9am and 3.30pm on the 12th December to contact Mountjoy Garda Station on 01-6668600, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
(BMcC/GK)
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