Man hospitalised with serious injuries after alleged Dublin assault
Gardaí and emergency services were dispatched to the scene of the alleged assault on Main Street, Finglas in the early hours Thursday.
One man, in his 20s, was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment of serious injuries.
A second man, also aged in his 20s, was arrested in connection with the alleged assault.
A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: 'Gardaí attended the scene of an alleged incident of assault that occurred at Main Street, Finglas, Dublin 11, in the early hours of Thursday, 17 July 2025.
'A male (aged in his 20s) was conveyed to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment of serious injuries.
"A male (aged in his 20s) was arrested in connection with the incident, and is currently detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, at a Garda Station in the Dublin area. Investigations are ongoing'.
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