26/09/2014

Appeal For Witnesses Following Serious Assault In Dublin City Centre

A 33-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital following an assault in Dublin City Centre.

Gardaí have appealed for information after a man was assaulted at about 21:30 on Thursday night on Aston Quay.

The man is being treated at St James' Hospital where his condition is described as critical.

Garda are searching for a man aged 20 to 30, described as well built, with dark hair.

It is believed the attacker was wearing a light-coloured t-shirt, a grey hooded top and grey tracksuit bottoms. The attacker allegedly removed his hooded top and t-shirt before the attack, and put them back on after.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information, particularly those who were in the vicinity of Aston Quay/Westmoreland Street between 9.15-9.45pm last night to contact them at Pearse Street Garda Station on 01 6669000, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.

(MH/CD)

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