Gardaí investigate suspected hate crime assault in Tallaght

Eva Osborne

Gardaí have opened an investigation into an alleged assault in Tallaght in Dublin.

The incident happened on Parkhill Road at around 6pm on Saturday evening.

A man in his 40s was taken to Tallaght Hospital for treatment.

Organiser of Dublin South West Together, Laura O'Reilly, said locals are in shock over what is believed to have been a hate crime.

Speaking on Newstalk, she said: "The community are just really shocked and horrified that this has happened in our community in Tallaght.

"We've always been a diverse community, and people in Tallaght have always fought for equality and a safe space for everybody with no exceptions.