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Justin Kelly

Man in critical condition after brutal broad daylight assault in Dublin

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a serious assault left a man in his 40s in hospital with severe injuries.

The alleged assault occurred on Cook Street in Dublin 8 at around 6.15pm on Wednesday evening last week, June 21.

The injured man in his 40s was rushed to St James's Hospital to be treated for his injuries. He is described a being in a critical condition, according to gardaí.

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In a statement, they said: "Gardaí at Kevin Street Garda station are investigating a serious assault which occurred on Cook Street, Dublin 8 on Wednesday evening 21st June, 2023 at approximately 6.15p.m.

"A man, aged in his late 40s, was removed from the scene to St. James's Hospital to be treated for injuries. He remains in critical condition."

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this assault to come forward.

"Any road users and pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash cam) and were in the area of Cook Street, Dublin 8 between 6pm and 6.30pm on the evening of Wednesday 21st June, 2023 are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí," they said.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Kevin Street Garda station on 01 666 9400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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