03/07/2015

Man Assaulted In Dublin

A man has been injured after being attacked in Dublin on Thursday.

The victim was assaulted by three men in their late teens near the junction of Merrion Street Lower/Fenian Street, at approximately 2.30am.

He was struck from behind and knocked to the ground. Property was taken from him which has since been recovered. He suffered minor injuries.

The injured man followed the three males who got into a taxi – a Silver Ford Mondeo – on Merrion Street Lower which drove in the direction of Baggot Street.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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