A 44-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious assault in Dublin city centre.
The terrifying incident took place on Friday night at 10:25pm at Prices Lane in Dublin 2.
The injured man sustained life-threatening injuries and is currently in Saint James's Hospital, Dublin Live reports.
A garda spokesperson said: "The suspect in this investigation made his way onto Aston Quay near its junction with Bedford Row, he removed items of his clothing and appears to have laid down on the street.
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"His behaviour attracted public attention and investigating Gardaí understand that this man may have been recorded on mobile phones."
They are appealing to anyone who has mobile phone footage or dash cam footage to contact the incident room at Pearse Street Garda Station on 01-666 9012, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
