Witness appeal - Serious assault in Temple Bar, Dublin on the 8/12/12

Gardai in Pearse Street are investigating a serious assault in Temple Bar on the 8th December 2012, a male (21 yrs) received serious head injuries.

At approximately 3.20am there was an altercation between two groups of youths on Essex Street, the male above was injured and taken to St James Hospital and subsequently transferred to Beaumont Hospital with head injuries.

Gardai in Pearse St are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the altercation or anyone who may have any information to contact them in Pearse St on 01 6669000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.