Young man fighting for life after serious assault in Dublin city centre | World | News

A man has been taken to hospital in a critical condition following a “serious assault” in Dublin city center in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The incident occurred in Hawkins Street, Dublin 2, at around 12.20pm and the victim, a man in his 20s, was taken to Beaumont Hospital with serious injuries. condition remains critical.

A Garda spokesman said: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to a serious assault which occurred in Hawkins Street, Dublin 2, at approximately 12.20pm on Sunday 5 July 2026.

“A man in his 20s was brought to Beaumont Hospital to be treated for serious injuries and remains in a critical condition. Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.

“Anyone who was in the vicinity of Hawkins Street between 12:00 and 12:30 on Sunday morning, July 5, 2026, and has camera footage, including dashcam footage, is asked to make this available to Gardaí investigations.”

Gardaí have launched a full investigation and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Pearse Street Garda Station on (01) 666 9000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. Investigations continue.