Man taken to hospital after being assaulted with 'glass implement' in Dublin

The man, aged in his 50s, was struck by a glass implement that was thrown at him. 

A man has been taken to the hospital after being assaulted with a "glass implement" in Dublin.

The assault occurred on the Oscar Traynor Road in Dublin 5 on Thursday, shortly after 6.30pm.

The man, aged in his 50s, was struck by a glass implement that was thrown at him. 

According to a Garda spokesperson, he was conveyed to Beaumont Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them.

Any persons who were in the vicinity of the Beechlawn and Bunratty areas on the Oscar Traynor Road between 6.20pm and 7.00pm on Thursday, January 15, and who may have video footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Coolock Garda Station on 01 666 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.