Gardaí at Store Street are investigating a serious assault that occurred inside a Hotel on Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1.
As a point of Clarification the scene of the serious assault being investigated by Store Street is The Abbey Hotel and not The Abbey Court Hotel as previously circulated.
Release below refers.
Garda Press office,
1130hrs, 16 February 2008.
Gardaí at Store Street are investigating a serious assault that occurred at approximately 2am this morning, the 16/2/08 inside the Abbey Court Hotel, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1.
A 26 year old man was assaulted by a number of men.
He sustained serious head injuries.
The injured party was taken to The Mater Hospital where his condition is described as being critical.
Anyone who witnessed this incident or who may have information to offer are asked to contact gardaí at Store Street on 01 6668000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Garda Press Office
0845hrs, 16 February 2008.