Man in serious condition after early morning assault in Dublin city centre

A man in his 40s is in hospital after a violent assault on Westmoreland Street early this morning

Garda preserve scenes on Westmoreland Street and O'Connell Street in Dublin. Pictures: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos.

A man sustained serious injuries following an assault in Dublin city centre this morning.

Gardaí sealed off several areas after the incident, which occurred on Westmoreland Street in Dublin 2 at approximately 6.30am.