A Garda is in critical condition in hospital following an assault in Dublin.
Gardaí said the incident occurred at the junction of Dame Street and Euston Street at 1.30am on Saturday and led to two off-duty gardaí
being injured.
One of the men, aged in his 40s, has been taken to Beaumont Hospital where he is in a critical condition.
A second man was taken to St James’s Hospital for medical treatment and has been subsequently discharged.
A garda spokesperson said no arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
The spokesperson added: “An incident room led by a senior investigating officer has been established at Pearse Street Garda Station.
“Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.
“Any persons who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the Dame Street/Temple Bar area, between 1am and 1.45am, are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
“Gardaí are particularly looking to speak with any taxi drivers who were driving in the Dame Street area at the time and may have footage.”
