Man critical after assault

A man has been left in a critical condition after a serious assault in Clondalkin.

Two men, believed to be aged in their late 20s, were assaulted at about 10.15pm on Saturday outside a residential premises in the Grange View Way area.

One was taken to Tallaght Hospital, were his condition is described as critical.

The second man is also receiving medical treatment for injuries believed to be non-life threatening.

A scene has been preserved pending a technical examination.

No arrests have been made.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone who was in the Tower Road area of Clondalkin between 9.30pm and 10.15pm.

They are also looking for anyone who was travelling on the number 13 bus between Clondalkin and Bawnogue between 9.45pm and 10.15pm, and anyone who was in the Grange View Way area of Clondalkin between 10pm and 10.30pm.