Gardaí appealing for witnesses following serious assault on Haddington Road

Gardaí at Irishtown are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault incident on Haddington Road, Dublin on Sunday 21st November.

Shortly before 5pm, a 51-year-old man was approached and assaulted by a group of males while walking on Haddington Road.

The man sustained serious facial and head injuries and is continuing to receive treatment in Hospital. (His injuries are described as serious but not life threatening.)

There was a significant number of people in the area at the time following the International Rugby match and investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

They are particularly appealing to anyone with camera footage and motorists with dashcam from the Haddington Road area between 4.30pm and 5.30pm to make it available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Irishtown Garda Station 01 666 9600 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.