The Gardaí at Coolock in Dublin are appealing for witnesses to an assault which has left a youth in critical condition at Dublin's Beaumont hospital.
The 17-year-old man was seriously injured in the incident which happened between 12 midnight and 3.30 a.m. yesterday morning in a laneway at the rear of Maryfield Drive, Artane.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Incident room at Coolock Garda station on (01) 666 4200 or the Garda Confidential line on 1 800 666 111.
