Teenager abducted and assaulted in Dublin

Victim was taken to Phoenix Park where he was beaten by two men

Gardai are investigating the abduction and assault of a teenager from west Dublin.
Gardai are investigating the abduction and assault of a teenager from west Dublin.

Gardai in Dublin are investigating the abduction and assault of a teenager in the city last night.

A man (18) was abducted by two men on Cherry Orchard Court in Ballyfermot at 7pm and driven to Military Road in the Phoenix Park.

He was assaulted and sustained a number of injuries before his assailants fled the scene.

The injured man is being treated in hospital.

Gardai have appealed for witnesses.

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