McEntee promises 'tough response' after US tourist attacked

A phone box on Talbot Street. Gardai are investigating an assault on the street. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Justice Minister has promised a “tough and firm response” after an American tourist was hospitalised after being punched and kicked in the head during an assault in Dublin city centre.

Helen McEntee described the attack as "thuggery" and appealed for witnesses to contact the gardaí.