Man in critical condition following late-night altercation in Dublin

GARDAI have launched an investigation after a man was critically injured when he was assaulted in Dublin during the early hours of this Friday morning.

The incident happened in the Dawson Street area at approximately 1.45am.

"An altercation occurred between two men on Dawson Street, Dublin and one man, aged in his early 20s was removed from the scene to St James's Hospital with serious injuries," said a garda spokesperson.

The man was later transferred to Beaumont Hospital where he remains in critical condition.

A man, aged in his early 30s, was arrested at the scene and he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in south Dublin.

Gardai say the scene of the incident is currently preserved and that a technical examination will take place.

They are appealing for any persons with information in relation to this incident to come forward and any road users with video footage (including dash cam) are asked to make this available to them.

Pearse Street garda station can be contacted on 01 666 9000 and the Garda Confidential Line is 1800 666 111