A teen sustained serious injuries following a vicious assault in Dublin city centre.
The incident happened yesterday afternoon on O'Connell Street.
The 18-year-old was attacked after he left a premises around 3.30 pm and had to be rushed to the Mater Hospital where he's currently being treated.
A suspect, also 18, fled the scene but was later arrested and taken to Store Street Garda Station where he was detained under Section 4, Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
He was released in the early hours of this morning.
A garda spokeswoman said: "Gardaí in Store Street are appealing to any persons who may have witnessed the assault on O'Connell Street, Dublin 1 on Saturday afternoon between 3.30pm and 4pm to contact them at Store Street Garda Station, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."
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