Man in serious condition following Kildare assault

Gardai have appealed for witnesses to an assault in KIldare town to come forward (Brian Lawless/PA)

A man is in a serious condition in hospital following an assault in Kildare.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to the incident that occurred in Kildare town in the early hours of Sunday.

A man was found unresponsive on McGee Terrace at approximately 3.15am.

A gardai spokesperson said: “The male, aged in his 20s, was brought to Naas General Hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.

“The scene is currently preserved for technical examination.

“Gardai are appealing to anyone with information in relation to this incident.”