TD says 'lawlessness' in Dublin has been problem for years in wake of attack

Talbot Street in Dublin City where an American tourist was attacked and left with serious injuries. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

A Fianna Fáil TD has said that "lawlessness" has been an issue for years in Dublin in the wake of another violent attack there earlier this week.

On Wednesday night, an American tourist was hospitalised after being punched and kicked in the head during an assault in Dublin city centre.