Man hospitalised after assault by masked individuals in Limerick

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses

A technical examination of the scene has been conducted by gardaí and investigations are currently ongoing. File picture

A man was taken to hospital after being assaulted by three masked individuals in Limerick.

The incident occurred on Friday night at a home on the Ballysimon Rd area at approximately 9pm.

The victim, in his 30s, was taken to University Hospital Limerick to be treated for his injuries, which are believed to be non-life threatening.

A technical examination of the scene has been conducted by gardaí and investigations are currently ongoing.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with any information regarding this incident to come forward, including anyone who was in the area of Ballysimon Rd and Old Cork Rd, Limerick, on Friday, between 8.30pm and 9.30pm, and saw anything which may have drawn their attention.

Any road users who may have video camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area at the time, are asked to make it available to gardaí.

Anyone who saw the movements of a dark-coloured jeep are also asked to come forward.

Those with information should contact Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061 214340, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.