Six youths were involved in the assault of a man aged in his 30s.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a robbery and assault on Grand Canal Banks, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 on Sunday (5 December). Shortly before 8pm, a man in his 30s was threatened and assaulted by 6 young people. During the incident an electric scooter was taken. Gardaí arrested four young people and recovered the scooter a short time later. The four youths were taken to Ballyfermot and Clondalkin Garda stations where they were detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. All four have since been released without charge pending files being prepared for the Juvenile Liaison Officer. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the area between 7:30pm and 8:30pm to come forward. They are particularly appealing to any road users who were travelling on the road at the time with any camera footage to make this available to them. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda station on 01 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.