A man has suffered serious head injuries in an apparent assault in Dublin city centre last night.
The man, aged in his late 30s was found near the entrance to a pub in Dame Lane in Dublin 2 at around 11.30pm.
The man was taken to St James’ Hospital initially and then transferred to Beaumont where he remains in a serious condition.
Witnesses who were in the Dame Lane area between 11pm and midnight are asked to contact Pearse Street Garda station 01 666 9000.