A man in his 30s is in a critical condition following an assault in the city centre last night.
Another man, also in his 30s, has been arrested.
The serious assault happened near the junction of Foley Street and Buckingham Street Lower in Dublin 1 just before 11 o'clock.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to the assault to come forward.
A garda spokesperson says: "Gardaí at Store Street Garda station are investigating a serious assault which occurred near the junction of Foley Street and Buckingham Street Lower, Dublin 1 on Wednesday night 5th July 2023 at approximately 10:50p.m."One man, aged in his 30s was removed from the scene to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital to be treated for serious injuries. He remains in a critical condition."A man, aged in his 30s, has since been arrested and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in Dublin."Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this assault to come forward."Any road users and pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash cam) and were in the area of Foley Street & Buckingham Street Lower, Dublin 1 between 10:30pm and 11:00pm on Wednesday 5th July 2023 are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí."Anyone with any information is asked to contact Store Street Garda station on 01 666 8000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."
