The boy remains in serious condition in hospital.
Gardaí in Howth Garda Station are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault that took place in the Seagrange Park area of Baldoyle, Dublin yesterday afternoon (19 May).
The victim of the attack, a 16-year-old boy, suffered what Gardaí have described as "serious head injuries" as a result of the incident. He was taken from the scene to Beaumont Hospital, where he remains in serious condition on Wednesday evening.
The incident occurred at around 5pm on Tuesday.
Gardaí are now appealing for any witnesses to the assault or anyone with information in relation to the assault to contact them.
A statement from Gardaí specified that they are eager to speak to any persons who may have been in the Seagrange Park area of Baldoyle between 4.30pm and 5.30pm yesterday, including any road users who may have camera/dash-cam footage to contact Gardaí at Howth Garda station on 01 666 4900, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
