Man (25) seriously hurt after attack in Dublin

A man (25) is fighting for his life in hospital after he was attacked by a group of youths in Clondalkin early this morning…

A man (25) is fighting for his life in hospital after he was attacked by a group of youths in Clondalkin early this morning.

The man was attacked by a group of four youths, armed with a baseball bat and a golf club, when they were turned away from a house party in Greenfort Lawns.

Two cars were also damaged in the attack at about 4.30am.

The injured man suffered serious head injuries and is being treated in James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown.

Gardaí are seeking a taxi driver who may have taken the four suspects from the scene.

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Patrick  Logue

Patrick Logue

Patrick Logue is Digital Editor of The Irish Times