A man was taken to hospital after he was attacked in the early hours of this morning at the city centre quays.
The victim, who is in his 40s, was taken to St James's Hospital following the assault, which took place at around 7:15am on Crampton Quay. Hi injuries are described as not life-threatening.
Images from the scene show a section of the footpath taped off by gardai while witnesses reported blood on the ground where the incident took place. Gardai are continuing to investigate the attack.