English tourist (40s) in critical condition after assault in Dublin's Temple Bar
Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene in the Temple Bar Square area at about 12.30am.
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A man in his 40s was taken to Beaumont Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
The scene was preserved and a technical examination has taken place.
Gardaí in Pearse Street are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them.
Anyone with information or video footage can contact Pearse Street Garda Station on (01) 6669000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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