20/03/2014

Man Critical After Dublin City Centre Attack

A 42-year-old man is said to be in a critical condition after suffering serious head injuries is a suspected assault in Dublin city centre on Wednesday night.

According to garda the victim was found on Montague Place, Dublin 2, at about 21:00 last night and was rushed to St James's Hospital.

It is believed that the man was attacked at some time between 18:50 and 20:30. Garda have appealed for witnesses or any one with any information to contact Peace St on 01 6669000 or on the garda confidential hotline 1800 666 111.

(MH)

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