Man hospitalised with serious injuries after assault in Dublin city centre
The scene is currently preserved for technical examination.
A man has been hospitalised with serious injuries following an assault in Dublin city this afternoon.
The serious assault occurred near Rosie Hackett Bridge on Eden Quay in Dublin 1 at around 4.30pm.
Emergency services attended to the man, who was brought to the Mater Misericordiae Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The scene is currently preserved for technical examination.
Another man, aged in his 30s was subsequently arrested and is detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Dublin City area.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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News in 90 seconds - June 2nd
Any person who may have been in the vicinity of Rosie Hackett Bridge, Eden Quay, Dublin 1, this afternoon, between 4pm and 5pm is asked to come forward.
Gardaí are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have information about any of these incidents or any mobile phone footage recorded at the relevant locations.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with 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.
Investigations are ongoing.
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