Two off-duty gardaí were injured in an assault in Dublin city centre in the early hours of this morning, with one said to be in a critical condition.
The man, who is in his 40s, was taken to Beaumont Hospital following the incident, which occurred at the junction of Dame Street and Euston Street at around 1.30am.
The second man was taken to St James’s Hospital, but has since been discharged.
No one has been arrested and an incident room has been set up at Pearse Street Garda Station.
Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses, particularly anyone who may have mobile phone footage (or dash-cam) and who was in the Dame Street/Temple Bar area of Dublin between 1am and 1.45am, to contact them.
They are also looking to speak to any taxi drivers who were in the area at the time and who may have footage to contact Pearse Street Garda Station on 01 666 9000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
