Gardaí seek witnesses to serious assault on O’Connell Street

A teenager has been left in serious condition in hospital following an incident on O'Connell Street.

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána has confirmed that Gardaí are seeking witnesses to a serious assault that happened outside a premises on O'Connell Street in Dublin on Saturday afternoon (7 Saturday). The injured teenager was removed to The Mater Hospital and is being treated for his injuries which are described as "serious," according to the Gardaí. The suspect offender fled the scene but was arrested by Gardaí from the Store Street station a short time later. He was taken to Store Street Garda Station where he was detained under Section 4, Criminal Justice Act, 1984. He was released in the early hours of this morning Sunday (8 March) and investigations are ongoing. Gardaí in Store Street are now appealing to any persons who may have witnessed the assault on O'Connell Street, Dublin 1 on Saturday afternoon between 3.30pm and 4pm to contact them at Store Street Garda Station, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.