A man has been left in critical condition after being seriously assault by a group of men in Dublin city centre early this morning.
Gardai were called to the scene of the incident which involved a number of men on Anne Street South shortly after 1.30am on Sunday morning. The man, 20s, was rushed to St James's Hospital by ambulance and has since been transferred to Beaumont Hospital where his condition is understood to be critical but stable.
The scene is currently preserved for examination by GardaI, and local enquires are ongoing. Gardai are appealing for witnesses with video footage to come forward.