Man, 20s, arrested in connection with serious assault in Dublin

The alleged assailant is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act
Man, 20s, arrested in connection with serious assault in Dublin

The investigation is ongoing. File picture

A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the serious assault of a man in his 60s at a property on Basin St, Dublin 8.

Gardaí are investigating the incident which occurred on Tuesday.

Gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of an unresponsive man at approximately 12pm that day. 

The victim was later removed from the scene by ambulance. 

He is currently receiving treatment at Beaumont Hospital where his condition is understood to be serious.

The man who was arrested is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in the Dublin region.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses or individuals with information to contact the incident room at Kilmainham Garda Station at 01 666 9700 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.

The investigation is ongoing.

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