Gardai issue appeal over Dublin city assault that left man with serious injuries
The scene of the incident on Sean McDermott Street last week
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an assault that left a man with serious injuries in Dublin city centre last week.
The incident took place on Sean McDermott Street in the north inner city at around 10pm, on this day last week, Friday July 25.
A man, aged in his 40s, was taken to Beaumont Hospital, where he remains in a serious condition, according to Gardai.
The scene of the incident on Sean McDermott Street last week
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'A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Mountjoy Garda Station,' a garda spokesperson said.
'Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them.
'Any persons, including road users and pedestrians, who were in the Sean McDermott Street / Diamond Park area between 9:30pm and 10:30pm on Friday 25th July 2025 and who may have footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Mountjoy Garda Station 01 666 8600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.'
The scene of the attack remained close off last Saturday as gardai carried out their investigations.
Garda tape was erected around an area at a playground at the corner of Gardiner and Sean McDermott Street, while garda tape was also placed around an area that included a car on the opposite side of the road.
Confirming the incident to the Sunday World last week, gardai said no arrests had yet been made and they were continuing their investigations.
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