Eastern European man assaulted in Rathmines

An Eastern European man was seriously assaulted by two men in Dublin last night.

An Eastern European man was seriously assaulted by two men in Dublin last night.

Gardai said the assault happened between 9 and 10:45 p.m. in the Leinster Road area of Rathmines.

The 49-year-old man suffered serious head injuries in the attack and was taken to St James Hospital but was subsequently transferred to Beaumont.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward

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