Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Anita McSorley

Gardai seal off playground in Tallaght after man found unconscious with serious head injuries

An investigation has been launched after a man was found unconscious with serious head injuries in a Dublin playground overnight.

Gardai and emergency services were called to the scene at Mac Uilliam estate in Tallaght around 11.40pm on Saturday.

The man, aged in his 40s, was taken to Tallaght Hospital before being transferred to Beaumont Hospital. He is understood to be in a serious condition.

READ MORE: Gardai issue update after shooting outside Dublin Lidl car park left one man injured and two in custody

Gardai have sealed off the playground for a forensic examination.

No arrests have yet been made and enquiries are ongoing.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses or anyone who was in the vicinity of the playground around that time to contact them.

A spokesperson said: “Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault incident in Tallaght on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

“Gardai are appealing for witnesses in particular to those who were in the vicinity of the playground at Mac Uilliam estate late last night to come forward. They are also appealing to those with video footage (including dash-cam) to make it available to them.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Tallaght Garda station 01-666 6000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.”

For the latest news and breaking news visit irishmirror.ie/news.

Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.

Follow us on Twitter @IrishMirror - the official Irish Mirror Twitter account - real news in real time.

We're also on Facebook/irishmirror - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Irish Daily Mirror, Irish Sunday Mirror and irishmirror.ie.

Get breaking news to your inbox by signing up to our newsletter .

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.