A young man is in a critical condition in hospital following a serious assault in Dublin city centre.
The man - aged in his 20s - was attacked at a laneway near Parnell Street between 4 and 5 o'clock this morning.
He was taken to Beaumont Hospital.
The scene is currently preserved for a technical examination.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact Gardaí.
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A garda spokesperson says: "Gardaí are investigating a serious assault which occurred in the early hours of this morning between 4am-5am on Monday, 13th February 2023 at a laneway near Parnell Street, Dublin.
"A man, aged in his 20s, has been taken to Beaumont Hospital. His current condition is described as critical.
"The scene where the incident happened is currently preserved for technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
"Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who has any information to contact them.
"Gardaí can be contacted at Mountjoy Garda Station 01 666 8600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
"No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing."
