A MAN, aged in his 40s, has been rushed to hospital in a critical conditions after an assault outside a licensed premises in Dublin.
Another man, aged in his 20s, has been arrested in connection with the horror assault, which took place at the entrance to the car park of a licensed premises on Clonsilla Road in Dublin 15 last night.
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after 11pm last night after receiving reports of an incident.
The injured man was taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, where he remains in critical condition.
The arrested man is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda Station in the Dublin Region.
He is being quizzed by officers in connection with the incident.
A garda spokesperson confirmed that they are appealing for any witnesses of the incident to come forward.
A statement said: “Gardai are appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of the premises at the time of the incident to come forward.
“They are also appealing to anyone with camera footage, including motorists with dashcam footage from Clonsilla Road, between the junctions of Shelerin Road and Porterstown Road, at the time, to contact them.
“Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
