A man has been rushed to hospital with serious burns after an assault involving several men in Inchichore this evening.
It is understood that the incident happened at 5.15pm at Thornton Heights in Dublin 8.
One man in his 30s was brought to St James's Hospital after sustaining serious burns.
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A garda spokesman told Dublin Live: "At approximately 5.15pm this evening, Wednesday, 4th May 2022, Gardaí received reports of a serious public order incident involving a group of males at Thornton Heights in Dublin 8.
"During the incident, a male in his 30s suffered serious burn injuries. The male is currently receiving medical treatment in St James’s Hospital.
"A number of scenes are preserved for technical examination."
Gardai are appealing for anyone with information on this assault to contact investigating Gardaí at Kilmainham Garda Station on 01 666 9700.
Gardaí are also appealing for any person who may have video recordings of the incident or any road users who were in the Thornton Heights area of Inchicore between 5pm to 6pm and who may have video footage (dash-cam or other form) to make this available to Gardaí.
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