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Irish Mirror
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Justin Kelly

Gardai rush to house in Irish housing estate as man is seriously injured in assault

A man has been hospitalised after a serious assault at a house in Co Kildare.

Gardaí rushed to the scene at the Father Murphy Park housing estate in Robertstown in the early hours of this morning, Sunday, August 28.

At approximately 2:30am, a man in his 30s was seriously assaulted at a house in the area. Gardaí say he was injured and taken to Tallaght University Hospital where he is currently in a stable condition.

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The scene was preserved pending a technical examination as gardaí piece together the events of Saturday night and Sunday morning at the house.

No arrests have been made as investigations continue.

In a statement, gardaí told the Irish Mirror: "Gardaí in Naas are investigating a serious assault that occurred on the morning of Sunday, 28th August, 2022, in Robertstown, County Kildare.

"At approximately 2:30am, a man in his 30s was seriously assaulted at a residence in Father Murphy Park, Robertstown, County Kildare.

"The injured male was taken to Tallaght University Hospital where he is currently in a stable condition.

"The scene is currently preserved for technical examination."

They are now appealing for any witnesses to this incident or to any person with information to come forward.

"Gardaí are also appealing for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were in the area of Robertstown between 1am and 4am to make this footage available to them.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. "

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