Man (50s) in critical condition after alleged assault in Coolock

Eva Osborne

A man in his 50s is in critical condition following an alleged assault in Coolock, Dublin 17, on Wednesday.

Gardaí are investigating the incident, which is believed to have occurred in Belcamp Park, near the Clonshaugh Park entrance closest to Clonshaugh Lawn.

Shortly after 6pm on Wednesday, gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of a man found unresponsive at Clonshaugh Park.

The man was conveyed to Beaumont Hospital for treatment of serious injuries and his condition remains critical.

The scene was preserved for technical examination.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.

Anyone who was in the vicinity of the Clonshaugh Park entrance to Belcamp Park, or Clonshaugh Drive, Coolock, Dublin 17, during the hours of 5:30pm and 6:30pm on Wednesday, May 20th, and who may have camera footage is asked to make this available to investigating gardaí.

In particular, gardaí are appealing to people who may have been exercising in Belcamp Park at the time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Coolock Garda Station on (01) 666 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.