Off-duty garda in critical condition after alleged assault overnight

Ellen O'Donoghue

Two male off-duty members of An Garda Síochána were injured in an alleged assault in Dublin in the early hours of Saturday morning, leaving one in critical condition.

The alleged assault occurred at around 1.30am at the junction of Dame St and Euston St, Dublin 2.

An early line of inquiry is that it was an unprovoked attack.

One of the men (40s) was taken to Beaumont Hospital Dublin where he is currently in critical condition.

The other man, whose age is unknown at this time, was taken to St James's Hospital Dublin for medical treatment and has since been discharged.

No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

An incident room led by a senior investigating officer has been established at Pearse Street Garda Station.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to the incident to come forward. Anyone who may have camera footage, including dash cam, from the Dame St/Temple Bar area between 1am and 1.45am are asked to make the footage available to investigating gardaí.

Gardaí are particularly looking to speak with any taxi drivers who were driving in the Dame St area at the time and may have footage.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Pearse Street Garda Station on 01 666 9000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.