Woman (30s) arrested after man (50s) in critical condition following assault in Co Dublin

Michael Bolton

A woman has been arrested after a man was left in a critical condition following an assault in Clondalkin, Co Dublin.

The incident occurred at Lealand Road on Saturday morning at 8 am.

A man, aged in his 50s, is being treated at James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown, where his condition is described as critical.

A woman, aged in her 30s, has been arrested and is currently being detained at a Garda station in Dublin under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to contact them. Anyone who was in the area of Lealand Road between 7:30 am and 8:30 am, and who may have any information about the incident, or dash cam footage, is asked to contact the investigating gardaí.

Gardaí can be contacted at Clondalkin Street Garda Station on 01 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.