A witness appeal has been launched after a man was left in a serious condition following a horror attack in Dublin City Centre.
The incident happened on the junction of Aston Quay and Westmoreland Street right in the heart of the city in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A man in his 20s was rushed to St James hospital with serious injuries while gardai are now on the hunt for a topless man who is believed to be responsible.
Gardai believe the man fled across the O'Connell Bridge before going down Bachelors Walk.
In a statement sent out this evening, they urged anyone with information to come forward.
A spokesperson said: "Gardai in Pearse Street are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault on a male which occurred at the junction of Aston Quay and Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2 on Saturday 29th June 2019 at 3.50am.
"A man in his 20s suffered serious head injuries after an assault by another male and was taken to St James Hospital.
"It is believed that the assailant was not wearing a top at the time of the incident.
"This male travelled on foot across O’Connell Bridge, turned left towards Bachelors Walk and then took the first left heading towards Bachelors Way.
"Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward as well as anyone who may have observed anything suspicious on O’Connell Bridge or in the directions of Bachelors Walk and Bachelors Way after 3.50am on 29th June 2019.
"We are also appealing to any motorists who may have Dash Cam Footage and travelled these routes from 3.50am onwards.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Pearse Street Garda Station on 01 6669000, The Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
