Young man in hospital following 'serious assault' in Dublin

The man in his 20s was transferred to a Dublin hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Stock picture: Dan Linehan

A young man has been taken to the hospital after being found in "serious condition" in Dublin.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the serious assault which occurred in Dublin 8 on Saturday night.

Emergency services were alerted to man found in a serious condition on Victoria Quay shortly after 11.30pm.

The man, aged in his 20s, was transferred to a Dublin hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

A Garda spokesperson said the scene was preserved for a technical examination conducted by the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit this Sunday morning. 

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please come forward.

Anyone who may have camera footage (including dashcam) from the surrounding area of James Street and Victoria Quay in Dublin 8 on Saturday between 11pm and midnight is asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Kilmainham Garda Station on 01 6669700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111 or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.