Dublin Live can reveal that a barman has been rushed to hospital after being 'savagely attacked' by thugs in a west Dublin pub.
The man who is said to be in his 50s was reportedly targeted by two men in the Blanchardstown bar before being assaulted.
He was immediately taken to hospital where he received treatment and his condition is described as non-life threatening.
One eye-witness described the incident as a 'savage attack' and that as many as two people were reportedly involved in the assault on the barman.
A spokesman for Gardai told Dublin Live: "We are investigating an assault incident that occurred at a licensed premises Dublin last night."
He added: "A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with non life threatening injuries and investigations are continuing.
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