Man taken to hospital following serious assault in Co Kildare

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A man was taken to the hospital following a serious assault in Kildare.

The assault occurred on North Main Street, Naas, on Sunday, at approximately 2.45am.

A man, aged in his 30s, was taken to Beaumont Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

According to a Garda spokesperson, the scene has been preserved for a technical examination.

Another man, aged in his 20s, was arrested for public order offences and has since been released.

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

Any persons who were in the vicinity of North Main Street, Naas, Co. Kildare between 02:20 and 3:00am on Sunday 15th March 2026 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 Naas Garda Station on 045 884300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.